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Traditional Japanese Ceremonial Matcha Ceremony Chawan Bowl and Whisk Sumi-e
Shaded in Silence. Direct to Your Kitchen.

An Invitation to
Shaded Green.

Organic shaded green teas hand-selected and packed by a family curators team in Fukuoka. Shade-grown in volcanic soil for up to 28 days to yield a smooth gold-green infusion with the lowest bitterness in the world.

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THE TERROIR

Nurtured in the Volcanic Mists of Yame

Deep in Kyushu, Fukuoka, lies Yame—a mist-bound basin bordered by volcanic mountains. The dramatic temperature swing between night and day creates a natural protective canopy of fog, which shields the leaves and concentrates the chlorophyll.

"We do not grow tea; we shade the sun. By keeping the leaves in dark silence for 28 days before harvest, we coax the amino acids to rise to the surface, transforming bitterness into velvety, emerald jade cream."
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OUR BELIEF

A Pure Family Devotion to Zero Bitterness

We are a small, husband-and-wife-run tea atelier based in Fukuoka, Japan. Disillusioned by mass-produced, bitter commercial tea sitting on cargo container ships and importer warehouses for months, we founded MATCHA NINJA with a singular, shared conviction:

"We only source ultra-premium, shaded Yame Matcha directly from our partner farmers on Kyushu Island. By completely bypassing intermediate trading companies, brokers, and warehouses, we cut out massive middleman costs. We return 100% of the value back to the soil, ensuring our growers are fairly compensated. Because we stand firmly for fair trade and the sustainable livelihood of our tea masters, we do not offer discounts, sales, or coupon reductions. We believe in returning true value to the earth."

"Because we harvest and shade our leaves with extreme care and ship them fresh, our premium green teas contain the lowest bitterness of any brand in the world. Just smooth, creamy green silence."
Karen and Kenji Hashimoto preparing Yame matcha in a traditional tea room watercolor sumi-e
THE PORTFOLIO

The Three Pillars of Shaded Tea

Discover our three selected premium Yame matcha grades. Because we practice strict direct trade to ensure fair compensation for our growers, we never discount our tea. Our regular grades match other brands' highest ceremonial levels, offering a rare, volcanic dew experience at an honest price. Choose "Shadow Club" for guaranteed monthly allocation priority.

一番茶
Matcha Ninja Ichiban-cha Ceremonial Grade Tin Packaging Sumi-e

ICHIBAN-CHA

一番茶 / First-Flush Premium Yame Matcha

Our absolute masterpiece. Hand-picked during the very first days of spring from a single micro-lot of heritage Saemidori cultivars. Shaded under traditional straw mats for 28 full days. We call this "Ichiban-cha" (the highly coveted first-flush harvest). Deeply sweet, rich, heavily textured, with zero bitterness. A premium grade that captures the pure spring energy of Yame. Best enjoyed in silent contemplation.

Terroir Yame, Fukuoka (Single Micro-lot)
Cultivar 100% Premium Saemidori (Heritage first-flush)
Shading Cycle 28 Days (Traditional Straw Canopy)
Flavor Profile Sweet Volcanic Cream, Intense Umami, Zero Astringency
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通常茶 (輸出基準)

TSUJO-CHA (EXPORT)

通常茶 (輸出基準) / Export-Grade Yame Matcha

Our "Tsujo-cha" (regular grade) is, in truth, an absolute masterpiece that easily rivals other brands' highest ceremonial grades. Shaded for 21 days, it is completely free from residual pesticides, making it one of the few premium teas that fully complies with strict EU & US import regulations. A legendary Yame tea, direct-traded to offer a grade rarely seen outside Japan at this price.

Terroir Yame, Fukuoka (Upper Mountain Slopes)
Cultivar Premium Okumidori & Yabukita Blend
Shading Cycle 21 Days (Black Net Canopy)
Flavor Profile Toasted Chestnut, Velvety Forest Leaf, Mild Sweetness
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Matcha Ninja Tsujo-cha Export Grade Ceremonial Daily Tin Packaging Sumi-e
通常茶 (有機JAS)
Matcha Ninja Tsujo-cha Organic JAS Certified Premium Matcha Packaging Sumi-e

TSUJO-CHA (JAS ORGANIC)

通常茶 (有機JAS) / JAS Certified Organic Yame Matcha

Our regular organic option, fully certified by organic JAS. Like our export grade, this tea is of such exceptional premium quality that it far surpasses standard commercial "ceremonial" matchas on the market. Direct-traded from our partner farmers in Yame to bypass high middleman markups, ensuring true fair compensation for growers and incredible value for you.

Terroir Yame, Fukuoka (Shaded Organic Hills)
Cultivar Certified Organic Okumidori & Yabukita Blend
Shading Cycle 14 Days (Grown in Shaded Mist)
Flavor Profile Earthy Cream, Mild Sweetness, Pristine Matcha Dew
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THE CULTIVAR GARDEN

The DNA of Shaded Green

Just like premium wine grapes, the cultivar defines the absolute soul of the tea leaf. Discover the two heritage cultivars harvested for MATCHA NINJA.

冴緑 — CLEAR BRIGHT GREEN

Saemidori

A celebrated, rare cross between Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars. Translating to "clear green", Saemidori is highly prized for its brilliant, glowing emerald coloration and its exceptional naturally sweet profile. Containing absolute zero astringency, it produces a creamy, jade broth heavily rich in soothing L-theanine amino acids.

Luminous Jade Hue 98% Perfect Brilliance
Sweet Creaminess Exceptional, Rich
Earthy Umami Tail Smooth, Elegant
Bitterness & Astringency Completely Absent
奥緑 — DEEP MYSTERIOUS GREEN

Okumidori

A celebrated late-budding cultivar renowned for its structural stability, deep color, and mineral-savory body. Translating to "deep green", Okumidori provides a highly robust, full-bodied umami experience. It displays magnificent, complex mineral notes and a classic toasted chestnut aroma that lingers gracefully on the palate.

Luminous Jade Hue Deep Forest Green
Sweet Creaminess Subdued, Sophisticated
Earthy Umami Tail Robust Mineral Grounding
Bitterness & Astringency Extremely Subdued
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THE PREPARATION RITUAL

The Art of Shaded Ritual

Preparing MATCHA NINJA is not a fast caffeine extraction. It is a three-minute threshold between chaos and absolute serenity.

一

Sift & Ground

Sift exactly 2g (approx. 2 bamboo scoops) of matcha through a fine sieve into your warm ceramic chawan bowl. Sifting breaks down static clumps and ensures a perfectly velvety texture, free of lumps.

二

Temper the Water

Pour exactly 70ml of hot water. Crucially, the water must be tempered to **80°C (176°F)**. Boiling water will scald the delicate L-theanine amino acids, releasing unwanted bitter notes. Keep it warm, not boiling.

三

The Silent Whisk

Rest your bamboo chasen whisk on the bottom of the bowl and whisk back and forth vigorously in a straight **'W' or 'M' pattern** using your wrist. Avoid circular swirling. Whisk until a dense, velvety jade micro-foam coats the surface.

TRANSPARENCY

The Direct Origin Promise

Why we completely bypassed standard wholesale channels to ship fresh, raw green directly to your door.

100% Direct & Fair Trade

We partner directly with family farms in Yame, Fukuoka. By cutting out trading companies, intermediate wholesalers, and brokers, we return 100% of the value back to the soil, ensuring our partner growers are compensated fairly.

Nitrogen Sealed at 4°C

Matcha is highly sensitive to light and air. All leaves are stored in dark cold chambers at 4°C in Yame. Tins are flushed with inert nitrogen gas at the exact moment of packaging, locking in 0% oxidation and keeping the jade green raw and unoxidized.

Priority DHL Air Express

We dispatch all allocations direct from Fukuoka within 24 hours of order. DHL Express handles temperature-controlled express air freight, dynamically clearing customs in transit to deliver farm-fresh green to your home in 4 days.

GUESTBOOK

Whispered in the Shadow Tea Club

"The emerald green color of the Shinobi grade is almost spiritual. I have never tasted a ceremonial matcha with such pure sweet micro-foam and absolutely zero back-of-the-throat bitterness. Shipping from Fukuoka to Beverly Hills took only 3 days. Extraordinary."

— Elena V., Wellness Curator (Los Angeles, California)

"The Hazan Sencha is an absolute revelation. It slow-brews to an incredibly sweet, gold-green liquor that coats the mouth with zero astringency or bitter notes. It completely redefines what sencha can be in the West."

— Marcus K., Founder of Shadow Brew Cafe (London, UK)

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🤝 Fair Trade Pledge: To ensure Yame's tea masters are paid a true living wage, we do not offer discounts or sales. 100% of value goes back to the soil.

✈️ Priority Air Dispatch: Packed inside high-vacuum tins in Japan with nitrogen purging to preserve deep green freshness. Shipped within 24h.