Fresh from Japan. Not from a warehouse.
What does “ceremonial” actually mean?
What does “ceremonial” actually mean?
“Ceremonial” is often used to signal quality, but it isn’t a regulated term—and it doesn’t guarantee freshness. At Recess, we use high-quality leaves, but we focus more on when matcha is ground. Even excellent matcha loses flavor, color, and aroma when it sits too long after milling.
Why does freshness matter?
Why does freshness matter?
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.
How is Recess matcha different?
How is Recess matcha different?
Most matcha is milled in bulk and stored before being distributed. We stone-mill our matcha to order and ship it directly, reducing shelf time and preserving flavor, color, and texture. Fewer steps mean better matcha in your cup.
Is this matcha good for everyday?
Is this matcha good for everyday?
Yes. Our matcha is designed to be consistent, approachable, and easy to enjoy daily—whether whisked traditionally or used in a latte. Freshness helps keep it smooth and drinkable, without harsh bitterness.
Farm > Freshly Ground > Shipped > You
That’s the Recess supply chain — shorter, smarter, and way fresher.
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.