TSUJIKI SEICHA Original Blend Matcha

20g

CHF 80.00

Currently in Japan for this season’s harvest. Orders ship from June 3rd.

By Kiyoharu Tsuji, 5th-generation tencha farmer. Prime Minister Award winner and producer of tea for the Emperor and Imperial Family of Japan

First harvest • Hand-picked • Traditionally shaded • Stone-milled • Harvested and produced entirely in Uji-Shirakawa, Kyoto, Japan • Suitable for usucha and koicha

Producer: Tsujiki Seicha
Kiyoharu Tsuji, 5th generation tencha farmer, Uji-Shirakawa, Kyoto
• Prime Minister’s Award for Agriculture, 56th edition
• Minister of Agriculture Award, six times
• Producer of tea for the Emperor and Imperial Family of Japan

Tsuji-sensei has led the family farm since 1990. He conducts monthly soil analysis to ensure optimal growing conditions and tests his leaves annually for amino acid content to verify quality. His son now works alongside him, the 6th generation of the Tsujiki legacy already in training.

He does not blend matcha from other farmers. He does not blend vintage years. Every tin is a single producer, single harvest, single season expression.

2025 First Harvest (Shincha)

Tsujiki harvests only once a year, placing absolute priority on quality over quantity.

Tsujiki harvests only once a year. This is not a commercial decision, it is a quality decision.
By limiting the harvest to a single season, the farm focuses entirely on nurturing the healthiest leaves at their absolute peak. No second or third flush. No compromise on freshness or flavour. This patience and discipline are at the heart of Tsujiki’s philosophy and are felt in every bowl.

A high-quality blend by Tsuji-san perfectly combining three cultivar: Asahi, Saemidori, and Samidori.

Inteeded for usucha and koicha.

Tsuji-san's Asahi cultivar has earned dozens of awards at the regional and national level:

Minister of Agriculture's Award at the 2022 National Tea Competition — the highest honour for tencha in Japan
3rd place at the National Tea Competition in 2023 and 2024
Multiple awards at the Kyoto and West Japan (Kansai) regional competitions
56th Prime Minister's Award for Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture Award, six times
Producer of tea for the Emperor and Imperial Family of Japan

Full-bodied elegant aroma, this matcha is regarded as a signature expression of the Tsuji brand.

How to Prepare Usucha (Thin Matcha)

Matcha: Approx. 2 g (about 2 scoops with a chashaku).
Water: Approx. 60–70 ml, heated to 80°C or above (just after boiling).
Whisking: Using a bamboo whisk (chasen), whisk briskly in an “M” or “W” motion until a layer of fine foam forms on the surface.

How to Prepare Koicha (Thick Matcha)

Matcha: Approx. 4 g (about 3 scoops with a chashaku). Use high-quality ceremonial matcha.
Water: Approx. 30 ml, heated to around 80°C.
Kneading: Instead of whisking, gently knead the matcha with the chasen.Begin with a small amount of water to dissolve the powder, then slowly work it into a smooth, thick consistency without creating foam.