What is single-estate matcha?
Most matcha is a blend, with leaves from many farms trucked to a central factory for processing. Single-estate matcha never leaves home. It’s grown, processed, stored and shipped from one farm.
That makes it the most traceable way to source matcha, with far fewer miles between field and tin.
Meet Nakai Organic Farm. Our Okumidori Cultivar comes from a certified organic estate that has tended the same land for 350 years. It’s a slow-growing cultivar most farms pass over because it yields less. First harvest only, stone-ground into a silky smooth matcha.
Bold, never bitter.
For the Matcha Enthusiast
Tasting Notes: Roasted chestnuts, White Chocolate, hint of nori
For matcha drinkers who care about where their tea comes from, how it’s grown, and the story of its founders.
A late cultivar yields high levels of amino acids and chlorophyll, giving Okumidori its vivid green color, rounded umami, and velvety mouthfeel. A bold & delicious taste.
Organic Green Tea
Store in a cool dry place. Best consumed within 1-2 months of opening.
Orders are fulfilled in 1-3 business days, and depending on your location, delivery is approximately 7 business days.
We order our matcha in small shipments and as soon as it arrives in Vancouver, it is stored in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.
ORIGIN
Nestled in the verdant hills of Wazuka is a family-owned farm with a rich history spanning over 350 years. The Nakai family has been cultivating tea in harmony with nature, earning them the distinction of being the first tea farm in Japan to receive organic certification under both the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) and equivalent USDA and EU organic standards.
We instantly felt connected to the founder's story, and knew we needed to make the trip to visit in person. After finding high traces of pesticides in his blood, Michio Nakai made drastic changes to change his conventional farm to an organic one- no matter the cost. After suffering 70% in loss, he never gave up, and is now one of the founding members of JONA, the first organic certifier in Japan.
Matcha is so much more than a drink—it’s a window into centuries of Japanese culture and philosophy. Rooted in the principles of wabi-sabi and ichi-go ichi-e—the beauty of imperfection and the importance of the present moment—each cup invites stillness, respect, and appreciation. We hope our brand and the products we offer help you to experience the calm and intentionality of the Japanese tea ceremony. There are many new tools and "quicker" ways to make matcha as it grows in popularity. We prefer the traditional way; slow & intentional.
Orders are fulfilled in 1-3 business days. Depending on your location, shipping times vary, but orders should arrive within 5 business days after shipment.
We recommend storing opened matcha in a cool dark place (like a pantry) away from heat, light, and humidity.
The next best storage option would be in the fridge, but with caution.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
We ship to the US & Canada, hoping to expand one day!
Due to the nature of our edible products, we do not accept returns on matcha. However, if you experience any issues with your order, please reach out—we’re happy to help!
If your product is damaged upon arrival, please send us an email with pictures.
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 15 reviews.
I’m obsessed. The Okumidori matcha is divine and has easily become a staple in my morning ritual. It’s light, fresh yet has beautiful depth. It’s especially delish with vanilla oat milk! I love that it’s organic and eco certified. Def recommend and am asking for more for Christmas!
This match is truly beautiful automatic and vibrant and color. I absolutely love it.
I have been a regular Matcha drinker for over 10 years. After drinking many brands of Matcha, none have come close to the taste of Aikenka Matcha. No bitterness, no jitters...just smooth, tasty, delicious and organic. What more can I ask for. Simply THE BEST Matcha I have come across and will continue to drink for many years to come.
Another favourite of mine. Happy to support you!
Still being new to my matcha girly era I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect but I absolutely adore this matcha. It has a very balanced flavour profile and smooth creaminess to it that I really enjoy. Will definitely be repurchasing in the future!
Way too grassy taste and smell is so bad. I didn’t find it easy to drink at all.
Okumidori Grove- Single Cultivar 30g
Store owner replied: Hi Katarina, we're so sorry to hear the Okumidori wasn't the right fit for your taste! We've reached out via email to make this right — looking forward to connecting with you there. 🍵
This matcha is heavenly! It’s so smooth and has so much depth. I use it for my daily matcha and it is so yummy.
I love the Okumidori Grove matcha! I discovered it when Jamie at a Pop up at Mitchie Matcha in Vancouver and it was the smoothest matcha I’ve ever had! Not bitter at all, smooth and has a light ocean taste at first but that’s what makes it taste like Vancouver! I pair it with plant based milk and it’s just as good as iced or hot! Honestly such a good matcha! Especially for the match lovers, this one is a must have!
Absolutely love this matcha! The tasting notes are incredible, and as someone who used to not like matcha at all, this is by far the best I've ever tasted! If you're on the fence, give it a go- you won't be disappointed
I love the earthy taste and grounded feeling you get after having a cup of this matcha. It's some of the best quality matcha I've ever tasted and you can tell it's been cultivated, packaged and shipped with intention. Can't recommend highly enough!
The taste is so earthy and flavorful! Truly the highest quality matcha I’ve ever tried. This has been a great addition to my morning, thank you ❤️
Loved the bold nutty taste of this matcha in my morning latte. Also love this brand in general! They were sweet enough to reach out to me to ask if I wanted a free whisk when I forgot to input a coupon code for one. Highly recommend ordering from this brand!!!
Most delicious matcha! I look forward to my morning ritual cup every day. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality matcha.
This little morning matcha latte ritual feels like an act of self love each time I make myself a beautiful drink. I don’t get any kind of anxiety like I do with coffee and I love how fresh and bright the matcha is. So grateful to have such a high quality product to use daily.
Love this. So tasty
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 15 reviews.
I’m obsessed. The Okumidori matcha is divine and has easily become a staple in my morning ritual. It’s light, fresh yet has beautiful depth. It’s especially delish with vanilla oat milk! I love that it’s organic and eco certified. Def recommend and am asking for more for Christmas!
This match is truly beautiful automatic and vibrant and color. I absolutely love it.
I have been a regular Matcha drinker for over 10 years. After drinking many brands of Matcha, none have come close to the taste of Aikenka Matcha. No bitterness, no jitters...just smooth, tasty, delicious and organic. What more can I ask for. Simply THE BEST Matcha I have come across and will continue to drink for many years to come.
Another favourite of mine. Happy to support you!
Still being new to my matcha girly era I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect but I absolutely adore this matcha. It has a very balanced flavour profile and smooth creaminess to it that I really enjoy. Will definitely be repurchasing in the future!
Way too grassy taste and smell is so bad. I didn’t find it easy to drink at all.
Okumidori Grove- Single Cultivar 30g
Store owner replied: Hi Katarina, we're so sorry to hear the Okumidori wasn't the right fit for your taste! We've reached out via email to make this right — looking forward to connecting with you there. 🍵
This matcha is heavenly! It’s so smooth and has so much depth. I use it for my daily matcha and it is so yummy.
I love the Okumidori Grove matcha! I discovered it when Jamie at a Pop up at Mitchie Matcha in Vancouver and it was the smoothest matcha I’ve ever had! Not bitter at all, smooth and has a light ocean taste at first but that’s what makes it taste like Vancouver! I pair it with plant based milk and it’s just as good as iced or hot! Honestly such a good matcha! Especially for the match lovers, this one is a must have!
Absolutely love this matcha! The tasting notes are incredible, and as someone who used to not like matcha at all, this is by far the best I've ever tasted! If you're on the fence, give it a go- you won't be disappointed
I love the earthy taste and grounded feeling you get after having a cup of this matcha. It's some of the best quality matcha I've ever tasted and you can tell it's been cultivated, packaged and shipped with intention. Can't recommend highly enough!
The taste is so earthy and flavorful! Truly the highest quality matcha I’ve ever tried. This has been a great addition to my morning, thank you ❤️
Loved the bold nutty taste of this matcha in my morning latte. Also love this brand in general! They were sweet enough to reach out to me to ask if I wanted a free whisk when I forgot to input a coupon code for one. Highly recommend ordering from this brand!!!
Most delicious matcha! I look forward to my morning ritual cup every day. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality matcha.
This little morning matcha latte ritual feels like an act of self love each time I make myself a beautiful drink. I don’t get any kind of anxiety like I do with coffee and I love how fresh and bright the matcha is. So grateful to have such a high quality product to use daily.
Love this. So tasty
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 15 reviews.
I’m obsessed. The Okumidori matcha is divine and has easily become a staple in my morning ritual. It’s light, fresh yet has beautiful depth. It’s especially delish with vanilla oat milk! I love that it’s organic and eco certified. Def recommend and am asking for more for Christmas!
This match is truly beautiful automatic and vibrant and color. I absolutely love it.
I have been a regular Matcha drinker for over 10 years. After drinking many brands of Matcha, none have come close to the taste of Aikenka Matcha. No bitterness, no jitters...just smooth, tasty, delicious and organic. What more can I ask for. Simply THE BEST Matcha I have come across and will continue to drink for many years to come.
Another favourite of mine. Happy to support you!
Still being new to my matcha girly era I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect but I absolutely adore this matcha. It has a very balanced flavour profile and smooth creaminess to it that I really enjoy. Will definitely be repurchasing in the future!
Way too grassy taste and smell is so bad. I didn’t find it easy to drink at all.
Okumidori Grove- Single Cultivar 30g
Store owner replied: Hi Katarina, we're so sorry to hear the Okumidori wasn't the right fit for your taste! We've reached out via email to make this right — looking forward to connecting with you there. 🍵
This matcha is heavenly! It’s so smooth and has so much depth. I use it for my daily matcha and it is so yummy.
I love the Okumidori Grove matcha! I discovered it when Jamie at a Pop up at Mitchie Matcha in Vancouver and it was the smoothest matcha I’ve ever had! Not bitter at all, smooth and has a light ocean taste at first but that’s what makes it taste like Vancouver! I pair it with plant based milk and it’s just as good as iced or hot! Honestly such a good matcha! Especially for the match lovers, this one is a must have!
Absolutely love this matcha! The tasting notes are incredible, and as someone who used to not like matcha at all, this is by far the best I've ever tasted! If you're on the fence, give it a go- you won't be disappointed
I love the earthy taste and grounded feeling you get after having a cup of this matcha. It's some of the best quality matcha I've ever tasted and you can tell it's been cultivated, packaged and shipped with intention. Can't recommend highly enough!
The taste is so earthy and flavorful! Truly the highest quality matcha I’ve ever tried. This has been a great addition to my morning, thank you ❤️
Loved the bold nutty taste of this matcha in my morning latte. Also love this brand in general! They were sweet enough to reach out to me to ask if I wanted a free whisk when I forgot to input a coupon code for one. Highly recommend ordering from this brand!!!
Most delicious matcha! I look forward to my morning ritual cup every day. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality matcha.
This little morning matcha latte ritual feels like an act of self love each time I make myself a beautiful drink. I don’t get any kind of anxiety like I do with coffee and I love how fresh and bright the matcha is. So grateful to have such a high quality product to use daily.
Love this. So tasty
