Japanese Ceremonial Matcha – Sillage Nippon
Japanese Ceremonial Matcha – Sillage Nippon
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Sillage Nippon: a Japanese ceremonial matcha with vegetal and umami notes
Sillage Nippon is an organic Japanese ceremonial matcha, crafted in Japan. Its fine powder produces a vegetal, smooth, and umami cup, with a velvety texture when traditionally whisked with a chasen. Selected to be enjoyed plain, it is ideal for those seeking an expressive and balanced Japanese matcha.
In a cup, it reveals fresh vegetal notes, natural sweetness, delicate umami, and a long finish with controlled astringency.
Origin and characteristics
- Origin: Japan
- Quality: ceremonial matcha
- Organic certification: certified organic
- Texture: fine, silky, and creamy
Supplier's control body: DE-ÖKO-039
Non-EU agriculture — Japan
Why choose Sillage Nippon?
Sillage Nippon was selected for those who wish to discover a Japanese ceremonial matcha that is refined, balanced, and accessible. Originating from Japan, it offers a fresh vegetal profile, beautiful sweetness, and a characteristic umami presence.
Its fine texture and aromatic balance make it particularly suitable for traditional preparation with a chasen, as well as for more everyday enjoyment by Japanese green tea lovers.
Unlike matcha primarily intended for cooking or baking, ceremonial matcha is designed above all to be enjoyed plain with water, allowing you to fully appreciate its texture, freshness, and aromatic profile.
A matcha to be savored plain
Enjoying it with water allows you to appreciate the refinement of Sillage Nippon: its fresh vegetal profile, umami, and silky texture are fully expressed without any other ingredients. Prepare a small cup and take the time to discover its nuances.
Tasting passport
| Family | Ceremonial matcha |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Intensity | ●●●○○ |
| Umami | ●●●●○ |
| Sweetness | ●●●○○ |
| Astringency | ●●○○○ |
| Best time | Morning or early afternoon |
Aromatic profile
- Fresh vegetal
- Delicate umami
- Natural sweetness
- Long, harmonious finish
When to enjoy this tea?
It is particularly well suited to the start of the day or a mindful afternoon break.
What to pair it with?
Enjoy it on its own to appreciate its umami, or with a lightly sweetened pastry, fresh fruit, or a sesame-based preparation.
How to prepare this ceremonial matcha?
- Place 1 to 1.5 g of matcha in a bowl.
- Add 100 ml of water at around 70°C.
- Whisk with a chasen for about 20 seconds, until the texture is smooth and a fine foam has formed.
Sillage Nippon can also be prepared cold. For hot preparation, use slightly warm water to preserve its aromatic balance.
Frequently asked questions about Sillage Nippon
What does this Japanese matcha taste like?
It combines fresh vegetal notes, delicate umami, and natural sweetness. Its texture is velvety when whisked with a chasen, with moderate astringency.
Should matcha be steeped in a filter?
It is prepared directly in the bowl: whisk the powder with water without a filter, using the measurements provided above.
Can it be enjoyed without milk or sugar?
Yes, Sillage Nippon was selected to be enjoyed plain with water. This preparation highlights its fine texture and vegetal and umami nuances.
What equipment should be used to prepare it?
A bowl and a chasen, the traditional whisk, allow you to mix the powder and water to create a fine, even foam.
Learn more
Explore our Matcha collection and read our guide to Japanese teas to continue your discovery.
