212 Ceremonial Matcha | Five-Cultivar Latte

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NAKAI 212 ceremonial grade matcha powder close-up texture, vibrant green Japanese tea from Yame

Ceremonial matcha whisked in glass, vibrant green frothy matcha tea from NAKAI 212 blend

Rich green matcha in glass, NAKAI 212 ceremonial grade Japanese green tea close-up

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NO. 212 睦月 (MUTSUKI) Ceremonial Matcha

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.

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212 睦月 (MUTSUKI) Ceremonial Matcha — Five-Cultivar Blend from Yame, Japan

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. Designed for cafés that want matcha to be the star of the latte, not a backdrop.

Why 212 睦月 (MUTSUKI) Ceremonial Matcha

212 睦月 (MUTSUKI) is a ceremonial grade matcha engineered for milk-based drinks without losing character. The five-cultivar blend — featuring Saemidori, Gokou, and more — creates layered complexity that stands up in lattes, cappuccinos, and iced matcha drinks. Sourced from Yame, Fukuoka, one of Japan's most celebrated matcha regions, this is a matcha that bridges tradition and modern café culture.

Tasting Notes

Rich umami, creamy sweetness, subtle vegetal depth. Vibrant green color with a smooth, full-bodied texture. Clean finish with no bitterness — even when prepared with milk or plant-based alternatives.

How to Prepare

For usucha (thin tea): whisk 2g with 70ml water at 80°C. For a matcha latte: whisk 2g with 30ml hot water, then add 150–200ml steamed milk. Exceptional in iced lattes, smoothies, and matcha-based desserts.

Product Details

Origin	Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Cultivar	Five-cultivar blend (Saemidori, Gokou, and others)
Harvest	First and Second Flush
Grade	Ceremonial Grade
Stone-Milled	Yes — micro-milled for uniformity
Certification	Organic, Vegan
Best For	Matcha lattes, iced matcha, café use

NO. 212 睦月 (MUTSUKI) Ceremonial Matcha

Regular price: $190.00
Regular price
Sale price: $190.00

Matcha Terroir & Tasting notes

Matcha 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

ROASTING · 火入れ
— gentle roasting / polish / clarity / craftsmanship

Precision hiire that suppresses impurity and preserves the individual character of all five cultivars — delivering a clean, unified structure regardless of preparation method.

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

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

Use 4g. Saemidori and Yutakamidori's umami holds its presence in milk without losing definition — true matcha character preserved within the latte. A clean, refreshing finish. Functions equally well hot or cold.

Matcha Shot / Straight

Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 40ml of hot water at 60–70°C (140–158°F) and whisk until smooth and frothy.
Serve immediately to experience the layered aroma as temperature shifts.

Matcha Shot / StraightWater
alone reveals the three-layer aroma structure and the individual character of each cultivar in its purest form. Serve at 60–70°C to open Asanoka's fruity top notes first. As the cup cools, deeper layers emerge in quiet succession. The format that tells the story of four cultivars most honestly.

Iced Matcha Americano

Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 30ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until frothy.
Pour into a glass filled with ice.
Add 100–120ml of cold water and stir gently.

Signature / Cocktail

CocktailAsanoka's fruity aromatics serve as a natural bridge to citrus, herb, and botanical ingredients. Micro-milled dispersion stability performs in alcohol-based and carbonated formats. Ideal for matcha sours, tonic-based drinks, and cocktail applications.

Brewing Guide

For extra sweetness and umami, whisk with water below 60°C (140°F). Lower temperature reveals a smoother, gentler flavor.

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Regular price: $190.00
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NO. 212 睦月 (MUTSUKI) Ceremonial Matcha