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It is a certification mark that has cleared
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It is an organic certification mark
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It is an organic certification mark
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
Organic mark certified in
accordance with COR -
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
(GIAHS) Chagusaba in Shizuoka
INTRODUCING ORGANIC TEA
YAGASURI MATCHA
Organic Matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture
Organic matcha from Japan is known for its natural taste and vibrant color. It is a safe and enjoyable tea, popular among health-conscious consumers who value eco-friendly choices.
Characteristics of Conventionally Grown Japanese Matcha
The flavor is more robust and slightly stronger than organic matcha. The blend composition ensures stable yields and quality. It is affordably priced and is commonly used in sweets and beverages.
ORGANICCEREMONIAL
PREMIUM MATCHA
TEA CODE: YI-CMO-B1
Organic Premium Matcha is made primarily from the Okumidori cultivar. It features a well-balanced flavor profile with refined sweetness, umami, aroma, and a vibrant green color.
CONVENTIONALCEREMONIAL
PREMIUM MATCHA
TEA CODE: YI-CSM-B1
Conventional Premium Matcha is made primarily from the Okumidori cultivar.It is characterized by a deep, vivid green color, gentle bitterness, and a rich com-bination of sweetness and umami.
ORGANICCEREMONIAL
STANDARD MATCHA
TEA CODE: YI-SMB-B1
Organic Standard Matcha is made primarily from the Tsuyuhikari cultivar. It offers a mild bitterness balanced with sweetness and umami, preserving the natural flavor of the tea leaves.
CONVENTIONALCEREMONIAL
STANDARD MATCHA
TEA CODE: YI-CSM-B2
Conventional Standard Matcha is made primarily from the Tsuyuhikari cultivar. It is known for its mild bitterness, well-balanced sweetness and umami, bright green color, and refreshing aroma.
ORGANICCULINARY
BASIC MATCHA
TEA CODE: YI-YKM-B3
Organic Basic Matcha uses organically grown tea leaves and features a mild bitterness harmonized with gentle sweetness and umami. It retains the natural flavor of the ingredients and is also suitable for cooking and baking.
CONVENTIONALCULINARY
BASIC MATCHA
TEA CODE: YI-CSM-B3
Conventional Basic Matcha features a balanced sweetness and umami, vibrant green color, and the natural flavor of matcha. It is also suitable for culinary use such as cooking and baking.
| CULTIVATION | TEA CODE | NAME | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORGANICCEREMONIAL | YI-CMO-B1 | PREMIUM MATCHAMATCHA | ● |
| ORGANICCEREMONIAL | YI-SMB-B1 | STANDARD MATCHA | ● |
| ORGANICCULINARY | YI-YKM-B3 | BASIC MATCHA | ● |
| CONVENTIONALCEREMONIAL | YI-CSM-B1 | PREMIUM MATCHAMATCHA | ● |
| CONVENTIONALCEREMONIAL | YI-CSM-B2 | STANDARD MATCHA | ● |
| CONVENTIONALCULINARY | YI-CSM-B3 | BASIC MATCHA | ● |
| CULTIVATION | ORGANICCEREMONIAL | CONVENTIONALCEREMONIAL |
|---|---|---|
| TEA CODE | YI-CMO-B1 | YI-CSM-B1 |
| NAME | PREMIUM MATCHAMATCHA | PREMIUM MATCHAMATCHA |
|
● | ● |
| CULTIVATION | ORGANICCEREMONIAL | CONVENTIONALCEREMONIAL |
| TEA CODE | YI-SMB-B1 | YI-CSM-B2 |
| NAME | STANDARD MATCHA | STANDARD MATCHA |
|
● | ● |
| CULTIVATION | ORGANICCULINARY | CONVENTIONALCULINARY |
| TEA CODE | YI-YKM-B3 | YI-CSM-B3 |
| NAME | BASIC MATCHA | BASIC MATCHA |
|
● | ● |
GIAHS CHAGUSABA
Win-win relationship between people and the environment
Shizuoka Prefecture is known widely as epitomizing the traditional landscape of Japan. The prefecture’s Traditional Tea-Grass Integrated System is a long-practiced agricultural production technique that preserves biodiversity. Recognized worldwide, it was designated as a GIAHS site in 2013. Japanese tea is deeply ingrained in the lives and culture of Japanese people. There are countless words in Japanese with the word tea (cha) in it, such as cha-no-ma (literally, “space for tea”), which refers to the living room—the main room of the house where the entire family gathers, and cha-nomi-tomodachi (literally, “friend that you drink tea with”), which means a close friend. * Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the most well-known tea producing regions in Japan.
NUTRITION
JAPANESE TEA IS A TREASURE TROVE OF NUTRIENTS.
1. Dietary fiber
Prevents constipation, colon cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
2. Nutrients
Protein (glyterin)
3. Beta carotene
Pro-vitamin A, antioxidant, anti-cancer, prevention of heart disease,cataracts, etc., and immunity enhancement
4. Vitamin E
Antioxidant, suppresses formation of nitrosamines, anti-cancer, heart disease, cataracts, etc., immunopotentiator
5. Chlorophyll
Cancer prevention, anti-mutation
6. Mineral (insoluble)
7. Catechins
Antioxidant, anti-mutation, anti-cancer, suppresses elevated blood cholesterol, suppresses elevated blood pressure, etc.
8. Complex tannins
Antioxidant, anti-cancer
9. Flavonoids
Antioxidant, anticancer, vascular wall strengthening, coronary heart disease prevention, deodorant
10. Caffeine
Central nervous system excitation, prevention of drowsiness, cardiotonic, metabolism promotion
11. Polysaccharide complex
suppresses elevated blood sugar
12. Vitamin C
Anti-hemorrhagic, antioxidant, inhibits nitrosoamine formation, anti-cancer, cold prevention, anti-allergy, strengthens immune system
13. Vitamin B2
Anti-keratitis, antioxidant
14. Theanine
Blood pressure reduction, brain and nerve function adjustment
15. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Blood pressure reduction, inhibitory neurotransmitter
16. Aroma components
Aromatherapy
17. Dietary fiber (pectin)
Promotes bile acid discharge, lowers blood cholesterol
18. Mineral
Fluorine caries prevention