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chiharu

Single-origin matcha from Kagoshima.
Brought from Japan, in small batches.

Bright Vivid
Umami Silky
Finish Refined dryness

$39 · 30g · About one month

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From the founder

Why I started chiharu.

Mark Sasaki, founder of chiharu

I was born and raised in Japan. My grandmother and great-grandmother were tea ceremony teachers. For them, matcha wasn't a trend — it was a quiet, daily ritual passed down through generations.

chiharu is sourced from Kagoshima in small batches. A blend of three cultivars — Yabukita, Saemidori, Yutakamidori — each chosen for what it brings to the cup. Named for someone I love.

— Mark

Founder, chiharu

The science

Why matcha works.

Matcha is stone-ground whole-leaf tea — so you drink the entire leaf, not just water steeped through it. That's what makes every cup of chiharu carry more than just caffeine.

L-theanine

An amino acid that pairs with caffeine to deliver focused, calm energy — without the crash.

Catechins

Natural antioxidants found in green tea, particularly concentrated in matcha.

Caffeine

~70mg per cup — gentler than coffee, longer-lasting than tea bags.

Whole leaf

Stone-ground tencha leaves. Every compound the plant produced — yours in every cup.

The smarter way

A daily café upgrade — for less.

If you drink one matcha latte a day at a café, you're spending $180 a month. With chiharu, you're spending $39 — about 78% less.

Café matcha latte $6.00 / cup
chiharu at home $1.30 / cup

You save

$141/month

$1,692/year compared to your daily café visit.

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FAQ

Common questions.

When will my pre-order ship?

Each tin comes from Kagoshima in small batches. Please allow 1–2 months from your order date. You'll receive an email the moment it ships.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes — anytime. No commitments, no fees. Skip, pause, or cancel from your account in one click. Or email chiharumatcha1@gmail.com and it's done same day.

What if my tin arrives damaged?

Email chiharumatcha1@gmail.com with a photo within 7 days and we'll send a replacement. Every email goes directly to Mark.

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A small tin. A daily ritual. From Kagoshima to you.

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