TEN, Sakura or #8? Find Your Favorite Yame Matcha
The matcha you look forward to tomorrow starts with the choice you make today. Do you love creamy depth, a silky finish, or a balanced bowl that fits into your everyday rhythm?
Meet three ceremonial-grade matchas from Yame, Fukuoka: TEN, Sakura and #8. TEN is our rare 100% Okumidori new arrival for 2026. Sakura and #8 are returning bestsellers that sell out year after year. Here is how to find your first favorite.
Discover TEN · Meet Sakura · Explore #8
TEN · 天 — Discover rare Okumidori
NEW FOR 2026 · 100% OKUMIDORI
TEN is made with 100% first-flush Okumidori from Yame. This highly sought-after cultivar brings creamy umami, gentle sweetness and low bitterness to the bowl.
Choose TEN when you want to explore the character of a single cultivar. We recommend tasting it with water first, so its creamy depth has room to shine.
Your match if: you are drawn to a smooth, richly satisfying bowl and enjoy discovering something new.
Sakura · 桜 — The favorite customers return for
BESTSELLER · SELLS OUT YEAR AFTER YEAR
Sakura brings together gentle natural sweetness, rich umami and a silky texture. First-flush leaves from Yame create a balanced cup with an elegant, clean finish.
It is a matcha to make part of your own daily ritual, share with someone discovering Japanese tea, or choose as a thoughtful gift.
Your match if: you enjoy a graceful, rounded cup with a soft finish.
#8 — A versatile Yabukita favorite
BESTSELLER · 100% FIRST-FLUSH YABUKITA
Made with 100% first-flush Yabukita from Yame, #8 offers balanced umami, natural sweetness and a fresh, clean aroma.
Choose it for your daily bowl or explore it in premium matcha drinks. For café owners, a small tasting is a useful first step before choosing the matcha for your menu.
Your match if: you want a balanced, versatile matcha for the cups you make most often.
A simple way to taste the difference
When comparing matchas, keep the amount of powder, water temperature and water volume the same. Taste each with water first, then try your favorite in the way you normally drink it. Notice the aroma, texture and finish—not just the color.
Our tasting notes are a guide. Preparation and personal preference will help you decide which one feels right for you.
Still deciding? Start with a tasting.
Separate 20g tasting pouches are available through the links on each product page. At 2g per bowl, 20g gives you approximately ten bowls to get to know a matcha.
These smaller sizes come in plain silver foil pouches. The branded packages pictured in this article represent the regular packaged products.
Whichever you choose, start with the flavor you want to return to. Your next favorite could be TEN’s creamy depth, Sakura’s silky sweetness, or #8’s everyday balance.
Shipped from Japan. Orders normally dispatch within 2–5 business days. Read our shipping information or ask us for help choosing.