{"id":30211,"date":"2026-02-04T16:29:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/product\/yame-matcha-premium-grade-first-harvest\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T19:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:32:32","slug":"yame-matcha-premium-grade-first-harvest","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/product\/yame-matcha-premium-grade-first-harvest\/","title":{"rendered":"Yame Matcha \u2013 Premium Grade (First Harvest)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"199\">Yame Matcha \u2013 Premium Grade (First Harvest)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"579\">A high-quality matcha from <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"252\">Yame, Fukuoka, Japan<\/strong>,<br data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"256\" \/>made from tea leaves harvested during the <strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"356\">first harvest of the year (First Harvest \/ Ichibancha)<\/strong>\u2014the peak period when tea leaves are at their finest. This premium matcha delivers a rich, well-rounded flavor with natural balance, making it suitable for both premium culinary applications and high-quality beverage menus.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"598\">Origin<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"828\"><strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"623\">Yame, Fukuoka, Japan<\/strong><br data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"626\" \/>Yame is one of Japan\u2019s leading tea-producing regions. Its cool, humid climate and frequent mist provide ideal growing conditions, allowing tea leaves to develop deep flavor complexity and refined aroma.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"856\">Grade &amp; Harvest<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"927\">\n<li data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"885\">\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"869\">Grade:<\/strong> Premium Grade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"927\">\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"927\"><strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"900\">Harvest:<\/strong> First Harvest (Ichibancha)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1093\">Using first-harvest tea leaves results in a higher-quality matcha compared to standard culinary grades, offering superior flavor, vibrant color, and enhanced aroma.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1098\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1119\">Tea Cultivars<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1152\">\n<li data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1136\">\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1136\"><strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1134\">Yabukita<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1152\">\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1152\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1152\">Saemidori<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1297\">A carefully selected blend of premium cultivars that enhances flavor balance, delivering richness, aromatic depth, and a smooth, mellow finish.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1323\">Taste Profile<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<li data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1397\"><strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1339\">Rich Body<\/strong> \u2013 Full-bodied flavor with a clear, pronounced mouthfeel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1438\">\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1438\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1412\">Aromatic<\/strong> \u2013 Fresh green tea aroma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1521\"><strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1460\">Mild Bitterness<\/strong> \u2013 Light, pleasant bitterness without excessive astringency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1655\">Ideal for matcha lattes, desserts, Japanese sweets, and premium beverages that require a distinct yet approachable green tea flavor.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1680\">Suitable For<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<li data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1709\">\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1709\">Caf\u00e9s and beverage shops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1749\">Bakeries and Japanese confectionery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1776\">\n<p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1776\">Restaurants and hotels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<p data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1829\">Everyday use for those seeking high-quality matcha<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1862\">Storage Instructions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2149\">Store in an airtight, light-proof container. Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors. After opening, reseal tightly after each use. For best quality, store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate in an airtight container to maintain freshness, color, aroma, and flavor.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2184\">\u00a0Regulatory Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2238\"><strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2238\">Thai FDA Import Registration No.: 70-4-0046660009<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2243\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2256\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"192\">Premium-grade matcha from Yame, Fukuoka, Japan.<\/strong><br data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\" \/>Made from <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"229\">100% pure tea leaves<\/strong> harvested during the <strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"307\">first harvest of the year, known as Ichibancha (\u4e00\u756a\u8336)<\/strong>\u2014the period when tea leaves are at their finest quality. This matcha offers a rich umami profile, smooth and mellow mouthfeel, and exceptionally low bitterness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30194,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[308],"product_tag":[314,316,315],"class_list":{"0":"post-30211","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-beverage-ingredients","7":"product_tag-matcha","8":"product_tag-matcha-2","9":"product_tag-matchalatte","11":"first","12":"onbackorder","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30211\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30212,"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30211\/revisions\/30212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=30211"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=30211"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnpfoodssupply.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=30211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}