Zum Ōmura Bay Matcha Tea

This matcha shines with prominent sweetness and round umami notes, shaped by Ōmura Bay's marine air and mineral-rich seaside soil. The cooperative's agrochemical-free approach and proprietary fermented fertilizer (made from local wild-caught fish byproducts) nurture tea that tastes pure and vibrant. Whether you're whisking a traditional bowl or blending an iced latte, this powder dissolves beautifully and froths to a silky consistency.

Matcha offers natural caffeine to keep you alert and focused, while the amino acid L-theanine promotes calm alertness. It's a versatile green tea choice for ceremonial tea practices, lattes, and culinary creations.

• Thin matcha tea: 2 grams in 3.4 oz water at 170°F, whisked to froth
• Thick matcha tea: 4 grams in 1.7 oz water at 170°F, kneaded to paste
• Iced matcha latte (12 oz): 2.5 grams in 1.7 oz hot water, whisked, poured over ice with 200 ml milk
• Hot matcha latte (12 oz): 2.5 grams in 1.7 oz hot water at 170°F, whisked, combined with 200 ml hot milk

Does Zum Zum Ōmura Bay Matcha contain caffeine?
Yes. This green tea powder contains natural caffeine—roughly 35–70 mg per serving depending on how much you use. The L-theanine in matcha promotes focused, calm alertness without jitters.

How do I brew this matcha properly?
Whisk the powder with hot water (around 170°F) until frothy for thin tea, or knead it with less water for thick ceremonial style. A matcha whisk and bowl work best, though a small sifter and spoon work in a pinch.

Is this matcha organic?
This blend is not certified organic due to the growers' use of a proprietary fermented fertilizer made from wild-caught fish byproducts. However, the cultivation is agrochemical-free and reflective of sustainable, traditional practices.

• Country of Origin: Japan
• Grade: Ceremonial
• Tea Type: Powdered Green Tea (Yabukita Cultivar)
• Ingredients: Premium Japanese Green Tea
• Single-Origin, Single-Cultivar Blend
• Cooperative of Four Tea Farmers, Nagasaki Prefecture