fresh ground single-origin MATCHA

Experience the pinnacle of single-origin Matcha from the most celebrated multi-generational family farms across Japan. Fresh ground in-house in Lawrenceville, NJ with traditional Japanese Ishi-Usu (石臼) stone mills.

  • Ooika stone mill

    Stone-Milled

    All our Matcha is fresh ground in-house using authentic Japanese stone mills.

  • Directly Sourced

    Our direct relationships with farmers bring you the world's rarest single-origin Matcha.

  • Full Transparency

    We provide the highest level of sourcing transparency of any and all Matcha providers.

January 2025

single-origin Matcha

Each month, we freshly mill 3 different single-origin Matcha for you to experience a variety of heritage tea farms across Japan.

Small-Batch Limited supply every month.

milled in lawrenceville

Visit Ooika’s physical location in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for fresh ground Matcha, drinks, treats, and education.

Ooika - Sakata Farm Photo

Single cultivar • Single terroir

single-origin Matcha

Most Matcha is a blend, like blended wine. Blended Matcha may be harmonious year to year, but the individual character of the tea is lost.

At Ooika, we focus on single-cultivar Matcha from distinguished farmers across Japan with whom we hold personal relationships. All ground fresh, in-house, here in the United States.

Interest in single-vintage, single-cultivar matcha is relatively new—but we feel it is a worthwhile endeavor—to highlight the ephemeral quality of nature and craftsmanship of the tea farmers.

Bridging the Gap Between Matcha and Farmer

  • Sakatasan

    Sakataさん

    5th Generation Farmer, Uji

  • Shimizuさん

    10th Generation Farmer, Uji

  • Tsujiさん

    5th Generation Farmer, Uji

  • Harashimaさん

    3rd Generation Farmer, Yame

  • Kumaさん

    3rd Generation Farmer, Yame

  • Nitawaraさん

    2nd Generation Farmer, Yame

  • Morisakiさん

    1st Generation Farmer, Wazuka

  • Yoshidaさん

    16th Generation Farmer, Uji

  • Kurazumiさん

    3X National Tea Competition Winner

MILLING RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT.

You’d reject an espresso with coffee ground yesterday — let alone months go.

Odorants (flavor molecules) fade, oils oxidize, and antioxidants break down after milling. Why accept that for Matcha, which is more delicate?

At Ooika we only sell Matcha we mill ourselves in the USA. It’s more expensive, but experiencing Matcha without compromise is worth it.

All Ooika Matcha includes the Mill Date clearly listed on the packaging.

Fresh ground Matcha loses it’s freshness after milling. Even worse, the higher the quality the Matcha, the faster it loses it’s freshness as it’s smaller particle size means more surface area.

A FLEETING MOMENT

Sources: 農研機構. "数ヶ月保存すると、抹茶は古くなり、カテキンなどの有益な成分が大幅に減少し、苦味が増します。」農研機構, 2023. 抹茶特有の香りに重要な低沸点成分. Chen, Chuchu, et al. “Effects of Storage on the Quality and Antioxidants of Matcha Tea.” Molecules, vol. 28, no. 20, 2023, p. 7018. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28207018. Lee, Su-Jin, et al. "Influence of Milling and Storage on the Quality Characteristics of Matcha." Food Science and Biotechnology, vol. 29, no. 2, 2020, pp. 181–187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-020-00772-0.

MATCHA MILL CLUB

A New Single-Origin Matcha Milled Fresh and Shipped to You within 24 hours.

Experience the world’s rarest single-origin Matcha through an Ooika Matcha Mill Club subscription.

THE WORLD’S RAREST MATCHA

Ooika works directly with some of Japan’s highest awarded farmers, many exclusively.

BECOME A MATCHA CONNOISSEUR

Develop your palette and understanding of Japan’s many Matcha cultivars, terroirs, and techniques.

FILL YOUR MATCHA CRAVING

Choose a mill level, 10g or 20g, that meets your Matcha drinking habits. Cancel or pause at any time.

Love for Matcha

  • Sweet Uji Matcha

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    The matcha rabbit hole I went down to stumble on this gem of a product! By far the best matcha I’ve ever had. Love it both cold with oat milk & hot. It’s so smooth and I don’t have to add a single thing! It’s perfection!!

    Åshley M.

  • Uji Barista Matcha

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    “My order came as scheduled and I am enjoying the matcha tea. I would order again!”

    Maureen K.

  • Matcha Mill Club

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    “I am just starting out with the Matcha Mill Club but so far I am highly impressed. I greatly appreciate Ooika producing the Mo Cha (with Tea Drunk); it was such a unique and pure experience to prepare, learn about, and taste a historic tea!”

    Scott C.