MEIYO MATCHA
“AOBANE-NO-TSUKI”

Name: MEIYO Ceremonial Matcha "Aobane-no-Tsuki" 20g Can
Brand: MEIYO

A beginner-friendly daily ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka — more umami than Okabe-no-Hana, gently balanced with a touch of pleasant bitterness. Great for smooth lattes and mindful usucha.

Shizuoka Daily Ceremonial Beginner-friendly Latte-Friendly Soft Umami Slight Bitterness

Why you’ll love it

✓ Gentle daily matcha with extra umami

Compared to Okabe-no-Hana, Aobane-no-Tsuki offers a little more depth — a smooth umami that feels satisfying but still easy.

✓ Latte-friendly with a clean finish

A balanced profile that blends well with milk. The slight bitterness keeps the flavor present even in iced lattes.

✓ Beginner-friendly, not overly intense

Smooth and approachable for first-time ceremonial matcha drinkers. Great as a “daily driver.”

✓ 20g can is ideal for freshness

Easy to finish while the color and aroma are at their best. Also perfect for travel or office use.

Flavor profile

Aobane-no-Tsuki is crafted for calm, everyday enjoyment — soft umami, delicate sweetness, and a small, pleasant bitterness that makes it work beautifully in lattes.

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Quick guide: If you want the most budget-friendly latte matcha, choose Okabe-no-Hana. If you want a bit more umami while staying easy, choose Aobane-no-Tsuki.

Best for

Daily usucha

Smooth and calm, with just enough depth to feel satisfying.

Matcha lattes

Balanced flavor that stays present in milk, especially iced lattes.

Beginners

Approachable ceremonial matcha for your first daily routine.

Office / travel

Convenient 20g can size — easy to keep fresh and easy to carry.

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

Aobane-no-Tsuki: a calm daily matcha for usucha and lattes

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.

Back to MEIYO Collection

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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