Matcha Karu’s Standards
From the very beginning, we’ve been committed to firm principles. This includes high-quality standards, rigorous testing, and transparency regarding the trade and origin of our teas. That’s why you’ll find only organic teas from select farms in our selection—and we can trace exactly how each tea was grown, harvested, and processed. With great dedication and passion, we’ve curated the best blends for you and imported them directly. When selecting our organic matcha, our focus was not only on the exquisite quality of the raw tea but also on a creamy and silky-smooth texture, complex and refined aromas, and a full-bodied, balanced flavor.
Quality
With great dedication and patience, we have spent a long time doing nothing but searching for Japan’s best tea farms and tasting selected teas. This process begins with the right cultivation, harvesting, and processing methods and ends with a detailed tasting of selected blends. Only when a matcha meets all of our requirements is it imported directly from Japan.
This is how we offer matcha teas that have been shaded for a long time and harvested by hand. After a brief steaming and gentle drying, the tencha is ground extremely finely on traditional granite stone mills. This time-consuming and gentle process preserves the delicate aromas and nutrients. This traditional method of harvesting and cultivation has been tried and tested in Japan for centuries and is still used today to produce the finest matcha teas.
Transparency
When selecting our teas, we place a high value on transparent trade and the precise traceability of each product. Only teas for which we know the origin, as well as how they are grown, harvested, and processed, are considered for our selection. That’s why you’ll find detailed information about the origin and other key details for every tea we offer.
We exclusively select certified organic tea varieties from renowned tea farms. In addition to the region, we also place great importance on the cultivar used, as the tea variety has a significant influence on the character and aroma of the finished tea. Furthermore, the harvesting and processing of the tea are particularly crucial. Only teas that have been carefully harvested and gently processed make their way into our shop.
Product Safety
In addition to outstanding quality and a unique flavor, food and product safety are our top priorities. Our organic matcha teas not only meet all the standards of Japanese and European organic certifications but are also tested by an independent German laboratory.
Certified Organic
Free of Radiation
Pesticide-Free
Every new harvest is immediately tested for radioactive contamination. Strict organic inspections in Japan also guarantee that no harmful pesticides are used. Only once the products are classified as completely safe do we offer them for sale. This means you can always rely on 100% safe Matcha teas. Product safety without compromise. Matcha quality straight from Japan.