Introducing
Jo
First Harvest
Yame Flavor Profile
Sourced from Yame, this matcha reflects the flavor characteristics that Yame is especially known for among matcha enthusiasts: a natural sweetness, smooth body, and distinct nutty flavor profile. Rather than leaning heavily vegetal or sharp, Yame matcha is often appreciated for its more rounded and balanced taste. The nuttiness creates depth and warmth within the flavor, while the natural sweetness allows the matcha to remain approachable and refined without requiring excessive sweeteners or additives.
Ichibancha / First Harvest
This matcha is produced using first harvest leaves, also known as Ichibancha — the earliest and most valued harvest of the tea season in Japan.During winter, the tea plants store nutrients and energy before the first spring harvest, allowing the young leaves to develop richer umami, smoother texture, deeper flavor, and a more refined aroma compared to later harvests.The result is a fuller, more balanced matcha with greater depth and overall quality.
Low Bitterness
A major focus behind selecting this matcha was achieving depth of flavor without excessive bitterness.Compared to many matchas that can become sharp, overly grassy, or astringent, this matcha was chosen for its ability to maintain richness while remaining smooth and clean on the finish.
The bitterness is intentionally low, allowing the sweetness, nuttiness, and umami to remain the primary focus of the flavor profile.This balance makes the matcha approachable for newer drinkers while still offering enough depth and complexity for experienced matcha enthusiasts who appreciate a more refined cup.
Strong Upfront Flavor
One of the defining characteristics of this matcha is its immediate flavor presence. From the moment it touches the palate, the matcha flavor arrives clearly and fully rather than fading in gradually.
The first harvest leaves create a richer and more concentrated expression of matcha upfront, allowing the natural umami, nuttiness, and sweetness to become noticeable almost instantly. Even when prepared as a latte or blended beverage, the matcha maintains its structure and flavor identity without becoming muted or overpowered.This creates a more memorable and satisfying matcha experience with strong character while still remaining smooth and balanced.
Jo (Yame First Harvest)
100% Matcha Green Tea Powder - Product of Japan
30gram (1.06oz)
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Sourced directly from Yame, Jo is a first harvest matcha carefully selected for its balance, smoothness, and depth of flavor.
After tasting countless matcha varieties across different regions and grades, this became one of the core matcha chosen for use at Yame Matcha House because of how complete and balanced the flavor profile feels from beginning to end.
Jo carries the signature characteristics that Yame matcha is respected for among matcha enthusiasts:
a smooth natural sweetness, deep yet clean umami, and the distinct nutty notes that make Yame-grown matcha unique.
The flavor profile is intentionally balanced, rich enough to deliver depth and body, while maintaining very low bitterness and a clean finish that remains approachable both for longtime matcha drinkers and those newer to ceremonial-grade matcha.
Its first harvest leaves provide a fuller and more expressive flavor profile upfront, delivering a deeper matcha presence the moment it touches the palate, while still maintaining a smooth texture, refined sweetness, and clean finish. The richness is noticeable immediately, yet balanced in a way that allows the natural umami and signature Yame nuttiness to develop gradually without overwhelming bitterness.