Dona Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Wazuka, Kyoto Family Tea Estate

Crafted for Every Level of Matcha Drinker: Our Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Experience

Our matcha is crafted to provide a premium, ceremonial-grade matcha experience. Rich in umami flavor, it harmoniously blends toasty notes with a nutty-like aroma. The stone-milling process ensures our matcha is smooth, creamy, and easy to whisk, catering to matcha drinkers of all levels.

Directly Sourced from a Family Farm in Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan

Our matcha is directly sourced from a 3rd generation family farm located in the lush hillsides of Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan. The clay-rich soil of this region is optimal for cultivating the green tea leaves that ultimately become our ceremonial-grade matcha.

The Okumidori Cultivar: A Remarkable Blend

The Okumidori Cultivar is a remarkable blend of Yabukita and Shizuoka Zairai tea plants. This well-balanced cultivar delivers a delightful combination of umami, a touch of astringency, and a refreshing, elegant aroma.

Traditional Harvesting and Processing

Tea leaves are plucked once a year in May during the peak harvest season. After being picked, the leaves undergo a rigorous process of steaming, drying, sifting, and cutting to prevent oxidation.

Uncompromising Freshness

The leaves are stone-ground into a fine powder, sealed in airtight bags, and placed inside Dona tea tins. We air-freight our matcha directly from Japan, shortening shipping times from 3-4 months to several weeks. To maintain freshness, we recommend storing the matcha in the refrigerator.

Matcha Preparation: Simplicity and Tradition

To prepare matcha, we suggest using a wide-mouth, ceramic or porcelain bowl and a white bamboo matcha whisk to thoroughly combine the matcha powder with water without scratching the bowl.

The Perfect Matcha Experience

Scoop 1 tsp (2 g) of matcha into your bowl, add 2.5 ounces of 170°F hot water, and whisk vigorously until the matcha is frothy and well-combined. Enjoy your matcha hot or iced, by pouring the whisked matcha into a glass of ice and adding 6 oz of your choice of milk, or by adding the whisked matcha to a mug with 6 oz of hot or steamed milk.

Ceremonial-Grade, Vegan, and Gluten-Free

Our matcha is 100% ceremonial-grade, composed of 100% tea leaves that have been steamed and stone-milled into a superior powder. It is vegan, gluten-free, and contains no added sugar.

Natural Energy and Relaxation

Matcha contains the natural amino acid L-theanine, which calms the effects of caffeine. This provides a balanced energy boost while also relaxing the mind and body.

Dona: A Small Business Proudly Based in Brooklyn, NY

Dona is a small business dedicated to providing the finest ceremonial-grade matcha experience. We are proudly based in Brooklyn, NY, and are committed to sourcing and sharing the exceptional matcha from our family farm in Wazuka, Kyoto.

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