Matcha Samurai
Organic Japanese Matcha / Honyama, Shizuoka
A full-flavoured premium matcha with gentle sweetness, mellow umami and a soft, nutty finish. Lovely whisked on its own or as a latte.
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Shade-grown Japanese green tea leaves, finely ground
From Honyama, Shizuoka, Japan
Nothing added
- Add 70ml of water at around 80 degrees Celsius.
- Whisk briskly in a zigzag motion until a fine foam forms.
- Enjoy straight away.
30g comes in a tin, around 15 serves.
100g comes in a pouch, around 50 serves.
Based on 2g per serve.
Whisk 2g of matcha with 30ml of warm water (around 80°C) until smooth. Top with 200ml of steamed milk, or pour over ice and cold milk for an iced latte.
Dispatched in 2 to 3 business days.
Delivery: 3 to 7 days Australia wide.
Free shipping on orders over $70.
Keep the tin tightly sealed, away from heat, light and moisture. Once opened, store in the fridge and enjoy within 4 to 6 weeks for the brightest colour and flavour.
Why Samurai?
The tea of the Tokugawa shoguns
静岡 本山 抹茶
Honyama tea is said to have been a favourite of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and from 1681 it was supplied to the Tokugawa shogunate. Matcha Samurai comes from those same mountains.
Origin & Cultivars
Honyama, Shizuoka City, Japan
Grown in the Honyama tea region of Shizuoka City, Shizuoka, the main production area for this matcha. It is made primarily from tea gardens cultivated by producers in the Honyama Tea Cooperative’s Matcha Study Group.
Cultivars: a blend of three Japanese tea cultivars.
- Okumidori (おくみどり)
- Saemidori (さえみどり)
- Iinaguchi (いいなぐち)
Cultivation
The tea plants are primarily grown under double shading, using overhead shade structures for approximately 23 days before harvest. This traditional cultivation method enhances the natural sweetness and umami, and creates a smooth, refined flavour.
Taste
Full flavour, gently sweet
A strong, beautifully rounded matcha with the distinctive flavour of tea grown in the mountains of Honyama. Shading brings a gentle sweetness and mellow umami, balanced by a soft, nutty aroma.
Premium grade: enjoy it whisked on its own, or as a latte.
- Gentle sweetness
- Mellow umami
- Soft nutty aroma
- Mountain character
The Producer
Makino-san
One of the producers, Makino-san, places great importance on building healthy, living soil. He has spent many years cultivating tea gardens specifically for matcha, carefully tending the plants and soil throughout the seasons.
How to prepare
Three steps to a smooth, frothy bowl.
Sift
Sift 2g (about 1 level teaspoon) of matcha into your bowl.
Add water
Pour in 70ml of water at around 80°C.
Whisk
Whisk briskly in a zigzag motion until a fine foam forms.
CAFFEINE LEVEL
Medium-High
Calm, focused energy that lasts. A 2g serve of Matcha Samurai contains around 65mg of caffeine, about two thirds of a standard coffee. Because you drink the whole leaf, the lift feels smooth and steady, best enjoyed in the morning or early afternoon.
The Loulou's Tea Difference
Single origin: Honyama, Shizuoka
First harvest leaves only
Shaded for 23 days
Named cultivars and growers
JAS certified organic
Harvest year on every tin
Meet the founder, Loulou
Loulou is a Japanese tea sommelier and herbalist, originally from Japan. After burnout, Japanese tea became her daily ritual for slowing down, and sharing that ritual is why Loulou’s Tea exists.
She travels to Japan to meet our growers and tastes every tea herself. Matcha Samurai is the one she chose to bring home: organic, first harvest and full of flavour.
Common questions
Is Matcha Samurai ceremonial grade?
“Ceremonial grade” is a marketing term, not an official standard in Japan, so we prefer to tell you exactly what is in the tin: first harvest leaves from 2026, double shaded for about 23 days, grown in Honyama, Shizuoka, and JAS certified organic. It is a premium grade matcha that is lovely whisked on its own with water, and it also makes a rich matcha latte.
Is it certified organic?
Yes. Matcha Samurai is JAS certified organic, the Japanese organic standard.
Is anything added?
No. It is 100% matcha, with no sweeteners, flavours or fillers.
How many serves are in each size, and how is it packed?
Using 2g per serve, the 30g tin makes around 15 cups and the 100g pouch makes around 50 cups.
What if I do not like it?
Every order is covered by our 30-Day Sip Satisfaction Guarantee. If Matcha Samurai is not for you, get in touch within 30 days and we will make it right.
Does matcha contain caffeine?
Yes. Like all matcha, it contains natural caffeine, so it is best enjoyed in the morning or early afternoon.
How should I store it?
Keep it tightly sealed, away from heat, light and moisture. Once opened, store it in the fridge and enjoy within 4 to 6 weeks for the brightest colour and flavour.
Matcha Samurai
$35