MEIYO MATCHA
“OKABE-NO-HANA”

Name: MEIYO Ceremonial Matcha "Okabe-no-Hana" 20g Can
Brand: MEIYO

MEIYO’s best-value ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka — beginner-friendly and latte-friendly, with a gentle sweetness and a small pleasant bitterness that keeps the flavor present in milk.

Shizuoka Best Value Beginner-friendly Latte-Friendly Slight Bitterness Daily Ceremonial

Why you’ll love it

✓ Best value in the MEIYO lineup

The easiest entry point into MEIYO ceremonial matcha. Great for daily use without overthinking.

✓ Latte-friendly balance

A gentle sweetness plus a small bitterness keeps matcha flavor clear in milk, especially for iced lattes.

✓ Beginner-friendly daily ceremonial

Smooth and approachable as usucha, and easy to enjoy even if you are new to matcha.

✓ 20g can keeps it fresh

A practical size to enjoy while aroma and color are at their best — perfect for home, office, or travel.

Flavor profile

Okabe-no-Hana is designed for everyday drinkers — gentle sweetness, smooth body, and a touch of bitterness for structure. Ideal for lattes and daily usucha.

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If you want more umami while staying latte-friendly, choose Aobane-no-Tsuki. If you want tea ceremony / koicha, choose Nyufune-no-Kaze.

Best for

Matcha lattes

Best-value choice for daily lattes, hot or iced.

Beginners

An easy start for ceremonial matcha with approachable balance.

Daily usucha

Smooth and calm bowl with a touch of structure from slight bitterness.

Office / travel

20g can is convenient and helps you finish while fresh.

How to prepare

Usucha (traditional)

Sift 2g. Add 60–80ml water at 70–80°C, whisk until frothy.

Latte (hot)

Sift 2–3g. Whisk with 30ml warm water, then add 150–200ml steamed milk (or oat milk).

Iced latte (easy)

Mix 2–3g with 30ml water, add ice + 150–200ml cold milk. Shake in a bottle for a café-style latte.

Note: Fine matcha particles can clump due to static. Sifting or using a shaker helps create a smoother latte.

MEIYO matcha production and tea fields in Shizuoka, Japan

MEIYO: Shizuoka-grown tencha, carefully crafted for ceremonial matcha

MEIYO Japanese Ceremonial Matcha SHIZUOKA Ceremonial Grade OKABE - NO - HANA 20g Can (0.71 oz) - MatchaJP

About MEIYO

MEIYO is a highly respected tea producer in Shizuoka Prefecture. They manage their own tencha fields, carefully select leaves, and use traditional stone mills to grind matcha — delivering consistent ceremonial-grade quality.

🌿 Award-Winning Tea Estate
This seal indicates that the tea farm supplying this product received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award for the 8th time in 2023. It reflects long-standing trust and recognition in Japan.

Which MEIYO matcha should I choose?

Nyufune-no-Kaze

Tea-ceremony oriented. Can be used for koicha. Clean umami, very low bitterness.

Koicha OK Ceremony Low bitter Clean umami

Asahina-no-Yuki

Everyday ceremonial. Smooth, clean, latte-friendly, gentle sweetness and low bitterness.

Daily Smooth Latte Low bitter

Aobane-no-Tsuki

More umami than Okabe. Still easy for beginners, slightly bitter, and great for lattes.

More umami Beginner Latte Daily

Okabe-no-Hana

MEIYO’s best value. Beginner-friendly, latte-friendly, with a little bitterness for presence.

Lowest price Beginner Latte Slight bitter

If you’re unsure: choose Asahina-no-Yuki for smooth daily + lattes, or Okabe-no-Hana for the best-value latte option.

FAQ

Is this suitable for lattes?

Yes. Okabe-no-Hana is MEIYO’s best-value latte-friendly matcha. The gentle bitterness helps the matcha taste stay present in milk.

Is this beginner-friendly?

Yes. It’s designed as an approachable daily ceremonial matcha. If you want a little more umami, consider Aobane-no-Tsuki.

Why does matcha clump?

Fine particles and static can cause clumping. Sifting or using a shaker helps create a smoother drink.

How many servings are in 20g?

Typically around 8–10 servings depending on how strong you make it (about 2g per drink).

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MEIYO MATCHA Collection

Premium ceremonial-grade matcha — grown, hand-picked, and stone-milled in Shizuoka, Japan.

Nyufune no Kaze

Tea-ceremony oriented matcha. Clean umami, low bitterness, and suitable for koicha.

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Asahina no Yuki

Smooth and clean daily ceremonial matcha. Latte-friendly, gentle sweetness, low bitterness.

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Aobane no Tsuki

More umami than Okabe. Beginner-friendly, slightly bitter, and great for lattes.

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Okabe no Hana

MEIYO’s best-value option. Beginner-friendly, latte-friendly, with a little bitterness.

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