by Meiyo抹茶の銘葉
Sterilized version of Meiyo's Asahina lineup. The official page says the S series applies low-damage aerosolized sterilization and distinguishes these products with an 'S' mark.
Editorial verdict
Best fit when the top Asahina grade is needed but with stricter microbial control for food-safe applications.
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Sterilized version of the Asahina line with standardized microbial limits.
Other blends from Asahina
Supports: S-Asahina 1-4 are sterilized products using aerosolization sterilization; viable bacteria under 300/g, heat-resistant bacteria under 30/g, coliform negative.
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 blendsSterilized version of the Asahina line with standardized microbial limits.
S-Asahina No. 1 is sourced from Asahina, Japan.
S-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 S-Asahina No. 1 directly from Meiyo's official website.