{"product_id":"nh-ceremonial-matcha-1kg","title":"NH Ceremonial Matcha 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-harvest Uji matcha with a deep, rich flavour and balanced umami.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNH Ceremonial is made exclusively from first-harvest tea leaves grown and processed in Uji. A blend of Saemidori, Okumidori and Yabukita cultivars gives the matcha a balanced profile with depth, umami and a rich tea character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough machine-ground rather than traditionally stone-ground, it delivers an impressively deep and full flavour, making it suitable for both straight preparation and premium matcha drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-harvest leaves only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saemidori, Okumidori and Yabukita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich and umami-forward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea leaf origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine-ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight matcha, traditional preparation and premium matcha drinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFlavour and Recommended Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNH Ceremonial has a rich and layered flavour with noticeable depth and umami. The combination of Saemidori, Okumidori and Yabukita creates a balanced profile, bringing together sweetness, body and a distinctive Japanese tea character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being machine-ground, the matcha retains an unusually deep and satisfying flavour. It performs well when prepared simply with water, where its character can be appreciated directly, while also having enough richness for premium milk-based drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight matcha prepared with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsucha-style thin matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional tea preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium hot and iced matcha lattes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha drinks using little or no added sweetener\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium desserts where a rich matcha flavour is desired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUji-Grown and Uji-Processed Matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves used for NH Ceremonial are grown in Uji and also processed in Uji. Uji is one of Japan's best-known tea-producing regions and has a long history of matcha and tencha production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNH Ceremonial uses only first-harvest leaves and combines three established Japanese tea cultivars—Saemidori, Okumidori and Yabukita—to create a matcha with both depth and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat Does “Ceremonial Grade” Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial grade is not a legally standardised grade in Japan or Australia. For NH Ceremonial, the term describes a first-harvest matcha intended for straight preparation and premium applications where flavour, umami and depth are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing ceremonial matcha, consider the harvest, cultivars, origin, processing method, flavour and intended use rather than relying only on the grade name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePack Size and Yield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is supplied in a 1kg pack. As a guide, one kilogram provides approximately 500 servings at 2g per serve or 250 servings at 4g per serve. 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