The journey to exceptional matcha green tea begins long before the matcha powder is whisked. It originates in meticulously cultivated tea fields where tencha leaves, the foundation of premium matcha, are nurtured through every season. At DōMatcha®, this commitment to quality starts from the ground up, recognizing that shade-grown tencha is inherently sensitive to its environment. Factors such as optimal light levels, rich soil nutrition, precise moisture, and robust leaf health profoundly influence the final flavor and texture of the ceremonial grade matcha. This necessitates a farming phi...