Don't get catfished by your matcha
“Ceremonial” sounds fancy, but it doesn’t mean fresh. At Recess, we care more about when it's ground than what it’s called — because even the best leaves lose their magic when they sit too long. While big brands rely on warehouses, distributors, and long shelf lives, we keep things simple. Our matcha is freshly stone-milled to order in Japan and shipped straight to you.
Fresh from Japan. Not from a warehouse.
Why does most matcha lose its magic before it gets to me?
Why does most matcha lose its magic before it gets to me?
Most big brands treat matcha like it’s built for storage — stacking it in warehouses and shipping containers for months before it ever hits your cup. By then, the flavor, color, and nutrients are long gone, leaving you paying a premium for something that’s lost all its greatness.
We do it differently.
So what makes Recess different?
So what makes Recess different?
We’re small enough to keep things fresh — We skip all the middlemen and storage steps. Every batch is stone-milled to order in Japan, sealed airtight, and shipped to you. No warehouses. No waiting. No fade.
Why does that matter so much?
Why does that matter so much?
Because matcha is delicate — once it’s ground, the clock starts ticking. Fresh matcha tastes creamier, smells sweeter, and gives you that clean, calm energy you can feel. Old matcha just… tastes old.
Is that really uncommon?
Is that really uncommon?
Turns out, most matcha has a long layover before it ever meets you.
We keep it moving — freshly milled, packed, and shipped straight from Japan.
Because we’re small, we don’t have to overstock or warehouse. We just make it fresh when you order — the way it should be.
Can I actually taste the difference?
Can I actually taste the difference?
100%. You’ll see it the moment you open the tin — vibrant green, not dusty olive. You’ll taste it too — smooth, rich, and alive.
Farm → Freshly Ground → Shipped → You
That’s the Recess supply chain — shorter, smarter, and way fresher.
Small farms. Big flavor.
We work directly with growers in Uji — Japan’s most celebrated tea region. They don’t mass-produce; they craft. These farmers shade-grow and handpick their leaves for balance and depth. The result? Tea that’s vibrant, clean, and made for people who actually care how it tastes.
Meet Ujihikari — our hidden gem.
Ujihikari is one of Uji’s rarest tea varieties — less than 1% of what’s grown there. It’s known for its natural sweetness, low bitterness, and that smooth, creamy finish that feels effortless. Most people have never heard of it, and we’re kind of okay with that — it’s our little secret ingredient that makes Recess stand out.
Because storage kills flavor.
Here’s the part most brands skip: once matcha is ground, the clock starts ticking. We stone-mill fresh to order in Japan, seal it tight, and ship it out fast — skipping the storage years everyone else builds into their process. That’s how you get matcha that tastes alive — not old.
Recess Matcha: Fresh. Focused. Top of the class.
Recess Blend
Meet the matcha that started everything. Recess Ceremonial is a first-harvest, ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha grown in Uji, Kyoto — the historic heart of Japan’s finest tea. Fresh, vibrant, and naturally sweet, this blend is crafted from young spring leaves that deliver the perfect balance of smooth sweetness, bright green flavor, and soft, natural umami.
This is your everyday ceremonial matcha: creamy, consistent, and incredibly drinkable whether you whisk it straight or build the perfect matcha latte. Always fresh, never flat, and stone-milled to order for maximum flavor and color.
Tasting Notes
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Silky cream
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Sweet grass
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Toasted hazelnut
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Gentle umami
Freshly stone-milled in Japan and shipped fast.
Always ceremonial. Always fresh.
Samidori Blend
Crafted from the rare Samidori cultivar, this ceremonial-grade matcha is grown in the misty, nutrient-rich hills of Uji, Kyoto — one of Japan’s most iconic matcha regions. Shade-grown and harvested in early spring, these first-flush leaves deliver a cup that’s exceptionally smooth, deeply creamy, and naturally vibrant.
Expect a cosmic balance of rich umami depth and a bright, floral lift that makes every sip feel impossibly light. It’s complex, elegant, and effortlessly drinkable — the kind of matcha that proves why Samidori is beloved by tea masters and matcha fans alike.
Tasting Notes
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Sweet cream
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Toasted rice
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Rich umami
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Wildflower
Freshly stone-milled to order in Japan and shipped fast.
Vibrant color. Bold aroma. Zero fade.
Uji Hikari
Meet Ujihikari, one of the rarest and most sought-after single-cultivar ceremonial matchas in Japan. Grown exclusively in Uji, Kyoto, this legendary varietal is celebrated for its silky body, natural sweetness, and unreal balance — the kind of harmony only first-harvest Uji leaves can deliver.
The first sip opens soft and savory, then drifts into notes of cocoa, sweet cream, and delicate florals, finishing clean and bright. Its color is an electric green, its texture impossibly smooth, and its flavor both deep and elegant — truly a unicorn in a tin.
Tasting Notes
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Sweet cream
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Cocoa
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Clean, floral finish
Freshly stone-milled to order in Japan and shipped fast.
Always ceremonial. Always fresh.