Fresh green tea leaves - Japanese matcha ingredient by NAKAI
Fresh green tea leaves - Japanese matcha ingredient by NAKAI

211 二百十一 (NIHYAKU-JU-ICHI) CEREMONIAL RESERVED MATCHA

Ceremonial Reserve Grade The bridge between Specialty and Ceremonial. Micro-milled for exceptional texture and transparency. Ideal for premium service.
Dhs. 888.00
Dhs. 888.00
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NAKAI 211 Ceremonial Reserved Matcha — Single-Origin from Yame, Japan

Structured sweetness — a latte where you truly taste the matcha.

The bridge between Specialty and Ceremonial. Micro-milled for exceptional texture and transparency. Ideal for premium service. A five-cultivar blend from Yame, intentionally combining first and second flush. The sweetness of Saemidori and the umami of Gokou refuse to disappear in milk, while micro-milled uniformity keeps operations stable.

Why NAKAI 211 Ceremonial Reserved

NAKAI 211 occupies a unique position in our range — it carries the depth and refinement of a ceremonial matcha, while offering the versatility needed for high-volume café operations. The reserved grade designation means this matcha delivers ceremonial-level flavor with the consistency and value that professional environments demand. Sourced from Yame, Fukuoka — a region renowned for producing Japan's finest shade-grown tencha.

Tasting Notes

Balanced umami with natural sweetness, gentle vegetal undertones, and a clean, lingering finish. Vibrant jade-green color. Silky, micro-milled texture that whisks to a smooth, frothy consistency.

How to Prepare

For usucha: whisk 2g with 70ml water at 80°C. For lattes: whisk 2g with 30ml hot water, then add steamed milk. Performs beautifully in both traditional preparation and modern milk-based drinks.

Element

Description

Origin

Yame, Fukuoka, Japan — renowned for depth and refinement

Cultivar

Five-cultivar blend (Saemidori, Gokou, and select heritage leaves)

Harvest

First Flush — the season’s most vibrant expression

Grade

Ceremonial Reserved

Milling

Precision stone-milled, micro-refined for exceptional smoothness

Best For

Premium lattes, Usucha, elevated café programs

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211 二百十一 (NIHYAKU-JU-ICHI) CEREMONIAL RESERVED MATCHA

211 二百十一 (NIHYAKU-JU-ICHI) CEREMONIAL RESERVED MATCHA

Dhs. 888.00
Dhs. 888.00
Fresh Japanese green tea leaf, matcha source ingredient, NAKAI organic tea from Japan

Matcha Terroir & Tasting notes

Terroir

ORIGIN · 土地
— alluvial mountain soil / morning mist / 25 years of excellence / structural depth

Yame's mountain terroir at 200–300m elevation — alluvial soil, natural fog-filtered light, and abundant groundwater — forms the foundation of 212's complexity. The same conditions behind 25 consecutive first-prize wins at the National Gyokuro Competition shape every leaf in this five-cultivar blend.

CULTIVAR · 品種
— Yabukita / Saemidori / Tsuyuhikari / Kirari / Goko

Five roles. Five voices. One experience.

  • Yabukita provides structural backbone, binding the five cultivars into coherent, lasting form
  • Saemidori carries the highest theanine — creamy sweetness and vivid green that bridges top and base
  • Tsuyuhikari offers soft, warm umami — the gentle bridge between sweetness and depth
  • Kirari brings a fresh, volatile top aroma that opens with steam and leaves a fragrant layer above the milk
  • Goko anchors the blend with noble, incense-like fragrance and a deep, resonant finish

Tasting Notes

Fresh green aroma opens with volatile brightness, moving through floral sweetness and warm umami, anchored by a noble, incense-like depth that holds its presence long after the last sip.

Top : Fresh green & floral aroma — bright, volatile, immediate
Mid : Creamy sweetness & warm umami — five cultivars in structured harmony
Finish : Noble incense depth — present, lasting, felt through milk

Umami ●●●○○　Body ●●●●○　Sweetness ●●●○○　Bitterness ●●●○○

Serving Suggestions

Matcha Latte

  1. Place 4g of matcha into a tea bowl.
  2. Pour 30ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add 100–120ml of steamed milk at 65°C (149°F) and stir gently.


    Matcha Latte (Hot & Iced)
    Designed from the outset for milk. Goko and Tsuyuhikari's umami is retained within the milk matrix. Second flush catechins add a clean finish with definition. Kirari's volatile aroma opens with steam, leaving a fragrant layer above the milk. Not a "latte with matcha flavor" — a latte experience where the matcha is felt.

Matcha Shot / Straight

  1. Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
  2. Pour 40ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until smooth and frothy.
  3. Serve immediately to experience Goko's noble fragrance and Sakimidori's fresh brightness.

    NOTE
    The coexistence of sweetness and structural bitterness allows 103 to hold its ground against assertive ingredients. Citrus acid, ginger heat, and white peach fragrance cannot override it. Kirari's fresh aroma bridges fruit and botanical ingredients naturally; Goko's finish closes the drink with quiet authority. For the barista who wants matcha as the lead, not the background.

Brewing Guide

Micro-milled for consistent dispersion — no clumping in heat or cold, no dependence on whisking technique. Goko's deep umami holds its presence in milk. Sakimidori's brightness ensures the finish stays light and clean.

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