First Spring Blend Organic

Naoki Matcha Organic Ceremonial First Spring blend has pleasantly surprised me and I would definitely recommend this product. The vibrancy of the powder along with the fragrant notes of sweet nuttiness and umami is hard to miss upon opening the bag! The price point of $40 is very decent and affordable in this era of finding a matcha worth your buck. This matcha blends incredibly extremely well, with no graininess and comes out extremely smooth. The usucha is not very creamy by itself, but still very smooth. I cannot verify whether this blend is true to being ceremonial or organic, however after ordering from a couple brands off amazon, it’s safe for me to say this is a great matcha at an affordable price point. Price Point: For one serving, or latte I use 4g/2tsp matcha and 120g of Planet Oat Barista Lovers Oatmilk. I make a 12oz Iced Matcha Latte for $1.90, if you’re trying to avoid spending $8+, Naoki is your bag!

This matcha is very green and very delicious! I recommend to buy this, even though it’s a small amount compared to others, the quality is really good and a little goes a long way with this matcha! Enjoy!~ I added an extra picture of the matcha powder in natural light to view the actual color, it’s very green. :)

I love Naoki! I have the other ceremonial blend, in the navy blue packaging, and that one is great too. But this First Spring Blend is so smooth, and the blend has more taste and vibrancy. The value is so worth it! I’m fairly new to matcha and it’s so easy to learn to do. It’s delicious and gives me a sustainable boost throughout the day.

I seriously can’t recommend this enough! I’ve been getting into making my own matcha, and out of the variety of brands and grades I’ve tried, this one stands out as the definitive best. I like my matcha strong, and this was a clear winner for that category, having a smooth and bold flavor - not to mention a wonderfully fresh aroma - that meant I could use less powder for a higher quality drink. This also meant I was able to make the bag last longer since I was needing less powder for each drink. This brand as a whole is also one of the most well ground producers I found, making the process of sifting it into the mixing bowl purely for tradition and aesthetic. Each serving is stated to have about 67 grams of caffeine, which is the most I’ve found out of any brands products, so if you’re sensitive to caffeine, be warned and consider using the organic ceremonial blend from Naoki (dark blue packaging, a definitive close contender to this). All in all, this is THE product I will be buying and recommending to any and all matcha enjoyers!

Really good quantity and quality for the price. It's not bitter at all, dissolves easily, and is a really nice green color. I wish it had a stronger savory flavor, but I can't be too demanding, given that it is cheaper than a lot of lower quality matchas out there!

This was my first time trying Naoki Matcha and I was amazed at how green the powder was when I opened the bag. Other matcha powders that I've tried have been less vibrant in their coloring, some almost bordering on a greenish brown. So right off the bat I'm thinking Naoki is a bit fresher than the other powders. I also like that they include some kind of silica packet in the powder to keep the moisture from affecting it. Most other matchas I've purchased haven't included that. The powder is super fine and easily blended into my morning smoothie. My only gripe is the price on Amazon is way more than the price on Naoki's website - $43 on Amazon vs $25 on Naoki at the time that I purchased.

This is a tasty matcha, very earthy and delicious. High quality, Ive had others and this one is the best!

Really high expectations from the reviews and comments! I usually just drink a straight matcha latte & have been searching for alternatives to maede-en since I would like to purchase larger quantities in a pouch package (& also lower unit cost per oz) I determine my matcha by the color, depth of flavor (umami, earthiness, slight to no bitterness) and smoothness. I found that this was very fresh with a beautiful color but more grainy in texture and lacked the depth of flavor I wanted. I am aware I am hard to please, but after going to Japan, I have definitely changed 😂 I know there is a lot of work that goes into matcha powder so it will still be enjoyed as a Mango matcha latte or banana milk matcha.

El sabor es riquísimo. Súper recomendado. Una excelente opción al llegar del trabajo cansado.

Best product amazing flavor - high quality matcha. I ordered two more.

It’s sweet, good consistency, and very tasty.

matcha lovers who have experience with matcha don't get this. the flavour profile is almost non-existent it's so light you don't get the depth of the matcha taste.