Keiko Uchida
Organic Matcha - Wabisuke
Keiko's Tasting Notes: The best organic Matcha I have ever tasted. Sweet as well as nutty.
Best Enjoyed As: Usucha, Matcha Latte, or Iced Matcha Latte
Nishio, Aichi · Organic · Blend
- Description
- About the Producer
- Storage & Care
Produced using only the finest first flush leaves of early spring, this organic matcha is second to none. The tender spring leaves have been shaded before harvesting to enhance their sweet and umami flavour.
This stone ground matcha is ideal for both usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea).
Named after the most desirable camellia flower for the tea room during the tea ceremony, Wabisuke is is a delicious organic matcha packed with sweet and umami flavours, that's sure to become your new favourite.
Please note that all best before dates are in the Japanese format YYYY.MM.DD
JAS, EU and USDA Organic Certified Matcha.
Keiko Uchida is a deeply enthusiastic lover of tea and has a personal mission to introduce the very finest Japanese matcha green teas to a wide global audience. Her own brand, the Keiko Uchida Matcha and Hojicha Collection, focuses on the very best organic flavours.
We recommend storing your matcha in the refrigerator once opened. For the best flavour and colour, we recommend finishing the tin within 8 weeks of opening.
Gift Wrapping Service
For a special finishing touch, add our gift wrapping service to your cart and your order will be carefully wrapped in a reusable Japanese furoshiki cloth, reflecting the beauty and tradition of Japanese gift giving. Available for an additional £5.50.
Understanding Japanese Best Before Dates
Our best before dates follow the Japanese system (YY/MM/DD). You can find the best before date on the bottom of the tin.
Our tea is produced by some of the most prestigious tea makers in Japan. As they take great pride in their Matcha, they give it a six month best before date once ground.
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:
- UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
- UK orders over £60 – FREE
- Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
- EU Delivery – £19.00
- US Delivery – from £15.00
- Everywhere Else – from £16.00
Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.
Customs & Import Charges
For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.
For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Returns
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.
- Full-price items: return within 14 days
- Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
- Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Organic Matcha - Wabisuke
How to Prepare Matcha
1. Sift 1.5–2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
2. Add 70ml of hot water (around 80°C).
3. Using a bamboo chasen, whisk briskly in a vertical zigzag motion for around 15 seconds, until the matcha is completely smooth.
4. Enjoy immediately.
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