The Matcha 100: The Specialist (100grams)
The Matcha 100: The Specialist (100grams)
Product Details
Harvest: 1st + 2nd Harvest
Cultivars: Saemidori · Yabukita
Origin: Yame, Japan
Yame is a renowned tea-growing region in Japan known for teas with depth, richness, and a mellow character.
For THE SPECIALIST, origin is part of the experience. Combined with Saemidori and Yabukita, Yame gives this matcha the foundation for its high umami, creamy body, and deep savory finish.
You don't just taste the matcha. You start tracing it back to where it began.
THE PROFILE
UMAMI INTENSITY
★★★★★
High
SWEETNESS
★★☆☆☆
Low
BITTERNESS
★☆☆☆☆
Very Low
ASTRINGENCY
★☆☆☆☆
Very Low
BODY
Creamy · Rich
FINISH
Nutty · Savory · Deep
WHAT IT TASTES LIKE
THE SPECIALIST leads with high umami, carried by a creamy, rich body and remarkably low bitterness and astringency.
Rather than leaning heavily into sweetness, this profile explores the deeper, more savory side of Japanese matcha.
Expect a rich and creamy texture, followed by a nutty, savory, and deep finish that lingers on the palate.
Think:
deep umami → creamy richness → savory depth → nutty finish
It's bold without being bitter.
Complex without being overwhelming.
And definitely worth slowing down for.
WHO IS THE SPECIALIST?
For the deep divers.
The ones who notice the details.
The ones who want to know why.
THE SPECIALIST is for matcha drinkers who are ready to go deeper into the world of Japanese tea.
You might be someone who:
• Pays attention to cultivar and harvest
• Wants to understand where your tea comes from
• Enjoys comparing different matcha profiles
• Looks for depth and complexity in your cup
• Notices texture, aroma, and finish
• Actively seeks exceptional Japanese teas
• Has gone from “I like matcha” to “I need to know more about this matcha”
You don't just drink the tea.
You study it.
HOW TO EXPERIENCE IT
For the full experience, try THE SPECIALIST traditionally with water before adding milk or sweeteners.
Keep your preparation consistent and give the matcha your attention.
Look for:
AROMA
What do you notice before tasting?
TEXTURE
Pay attention to its creamy, rich body.
UMAMI
Notice the depth and intensity of its savory character.
BALANCE
How does the high umami profile interact with the low sweetness, bitterness, and astringency?
FINISH
Look for the nutty, savory, deep finish.
Then taste it again.
The deeper you look, the more there is to discover.
NET WEIGHT & PACKING
Each individual matcha bag:
NET WT. 100 g
Every can is individually packed with 100 grams net weight of matcha powder at the OH HEY THERE Ceremony facility.
The declared 100g net weight refers to the matcha powder contained inside the can and excludes packaging materials.
STORAGE & HANDLING
KEEP CHILLED.
Upon receiving your Matcha, place it in chilled storage.
For best quality:
• Sealed until ready to use
• Stored in a clean, dry, chilled environment
• Protected from heat, humidity, moisture, direct sunlight, and strong odors
• Away from repeated temperature fluctuations whenever possible
Once a pack has been opened, avoid exposing the remaining powder to moisture or prolonged air exposure.
Important: Do not open the until you are ready to prepare the matcha.
When will I get my order?
Orders within Metro Manila: 3-5 days
Orders outside Metro Manila: 7-14 days
A NOTE ON MATCHA
Matcha is an agricultural product and naturally occurring variations may exist between batches.
Color, aroma, flavor, texture, and intensity can be influenced by harvest conditions, cultivar, processing, storage, preparation technique, water quality, and other factors.
The tasting notes and intensity ratings provided by OH HEY THERE Ceremony are sensory descriptors intended to communicate the general character of this matcha. Individual taste perception may vary.
A personal preference for a different flavor profile does not constitute a product defect.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
• Our MATCHA is a food product intended for consumption.
• Matcha naturally contains caffeine. If you are sensitive to caffeine or have dietary or medical concerns regarding caffeine consumption, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional.
• This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.
• OH HEY THERE Ceremony is not responsible for quality deterioration caused by improper storage, exposure to heat or moisture, opened packaging, mishandling, or failure to follow the recommended storage instructions.
• Product photographs may appear different from the actual product due to lighting, photography, screen settings, and natural variations in the matcha itself.
• Tasting notes and intensity ratings are subjective sensory descriptors and are provided for product guidance only.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
Because MATCHA is a food product, change-of-mind purchases, personal taste preferences, and incorrect customer selections are not eligible for return, refund, or exchange, subject to applicable Philippine consumer protection laws.
This includes:
• Changing your mind after purchase
• Deciding you prefer another matcha
• Not enjoying the flavor profile
• Ordering the wrong quantity
• Ordering the wrong product
• Expecting a different taste or intensity
This policy does not limit applicable consumer remedies for products that are defective, damaged, incorrect, or otherwise non-conforming.