by Meiyo抹茶の銘葉
Flagship grade in Meiyo's official Asahina series. The official Japanese product page states that within the Asahina 1-4 lineup, No. 1 is the top class for color, aroma, and taste.
Editorial verdict
The strongest candidate in the line for premium whisked preparation, with the clearest official positioning as Meiyo's highest Asahina grade.
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Best color, aroma, and taste in the Asahina series according to the official Japanese product page.
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Supports: Asahina No. 1-4 lineup; No. 1 is the highest class in color, flavor, and taste.
About the brand
抹茶の銘葉
Meiyo (株式会社銘葉) is the Marushichi Seicha Group's matcha and powdered-tea division, founded in March 1981 in Fujieda, Shizuoka. The company positions itself as a high-volume Shizuoka matcha specialist focused on contract cultivation, traceability, OEM development, export, and standardized food-safe production.
View all Meiyo blendsBest color, aroma, and taste in the Asahina series according to the official Japanese product page.
Asahina No. 1 is sourced from Asahina, Japan.
Asahina No. 1 is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Meiyo Asahina No. 1 directly from Meiyo's official website.