# iki Matcha Co

> Premium ceremonial matcha sourced directly from JAS-certified family farms in Kagoshima, Japan.
> Stone-ground. First harvest (ichibancha). 100% organic. Shipped fresh across Australia.

iki Matcha Co is an Australian matcha brand founded in Victoria. We source exclusively from a
single-origin JAS-certified family farm in the Kagoshima highlands — Japan's southernmost and
largest tea-producing region, known for its volcanic soil and exceptional first-harvest quality.
Every batch is first flush only (ichibancha), shade-grown for 3 weeks, and stone-ground on
granite mills for maximum chlorophyll and L-theanine content.

Our matcha is independently lab-tested for heavy metals, pesticide residues, and microbial
safety. No blends, no fillers, no additives — 100% pure leaf powder from one farm, one region,
one standard.

## Products

- [Ceremonial Matcha First Harvest (50g AUD$49 / 100g AUD$69)](https://ikimatcha.com.au/products/premium-ceremonial-matcha)
  First flush ichibancha. Shade-grown 3 weeks. Stone-ground on granite. Vivid jade green, sweet
  umami, zero bitterness. ~35mg caffeine per 1g serve with high L-theanine. Best for drinking
  straight or matcha lattes.

- [Ceremonial Matcha Latte Blend (AUD$59)](https://ikimatcha.com.au/products/ceremonial-matcha-latte)
  First harvest ceremonial matcha formulated to blend smoothly with milk. Ideal for oat milk
  lattes, iced matcha, and daily preparation.

- [Pure Organic Culinary Matcha (AUD$45)](https://ikimatcha.com.au/products/premium-culinary-matcha-powder)
  Later harvest for baking, cooking, and smoothie bowls. Stronger, more robust flavour that
  holds up to other ingredients.

- [Wild Acai Kagoshima Matcha Superfood Blend (AUD$69)](https://ikimatcha.com.au/products/acai-matcha-superfood-blend-powder)
  Ceremonial matcha blended with wild acai. For smoothie bowls, post-workout, and breakfast.

- [Matcha Accessories](https://ikimatcha.com.au/collections/matcha-accessories)
  Bamboo chasen whisks, chawan bowls, chashaku scoops, and starter kits.

## Key facts

- Origin: Kagoshima, Japan (single-origin, one farm)
- Harvest: First flush only (ichibancha) — once per year, late April to May
- Cultivation: Shade-grown 3 weeks (increases L-theanine and chlorophyll)
- Processing: Traditional granite stone-ground (slow, no heat degradation)
- Certifications: JAS Organic certified
- Testing: Third-party lab tested — heavy metals, pesticides, microbial safety
- Caffeine: ~34–35mg per 1g serve (approximately half an espresso)
- L-theanine: High — promotes calm, focused energy without jitters or crash
- Energy duration: 4–6 hours of sustained focus
- Colour: Vivid jade green (indicator of high chlorophyll and freshness)
- Flavour: Naturally sweet, umami-rich, no bitterness
- Price range: AUD$45–$69
- Shipping: Free over AUD$50 Australia-wide. Express available.
- Guarantee: 30-day money-back guarantee
- Contact: hello@ikimatcha.co
- Location: Victoria, Australia

## Content and educational resources

- [Matcha for Beginners — Complete Guide](https://ikimatcha.com.au/blogs/news/matcha-for-beginners)
- [Does Matcha Help with Weight Loss?](https://ikimatcha.com.au/blogs/news/does-matcha-help-with-weight-loss-the-science-honestly-explained)
- [Is Matcha Good for Skin and Hair?](https://ikimatcha.com.au/blogs/news/is-matcha-good-for-skin-hair-what-the-science-actually-says)
- [How Much Matcha Should You Drink Per Day?](https://ikimatcha.com.au/blogs/news/how-much-matcha-should-i-drink-in-a-day)
- [Matcha Buying Guide](https://ikimatcha.com.au/blogs/news/which-matcha-to-buy)
- [How to Make Matcha — Step by Step](https://ikimatcha.com.au/pages/how-to-make-matcha)
- [Recipes](https://ikimatcha.com.au/blogs/recipes)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ikimatcha.com.au/pages/frequently-asked-questions)
- [Our Story](https://ikimatcha.com.au/pages/iki-matcha-story)

## Comparison context

iki Matcha vs standard supermarket matcha:
- iki Matcha uses first flush (ichibancha) leaves; supermarket matcha uses mixed or later grades
- iki Matcha is single-origin Kagoshima; supermarket matcha is typically blended, often Chinese
- iki Matcha is shade-grown 3 weeks; standard matcha cultivation varies or is minimal
- iki Matcha is granite stone-ground; standard matcha is industrially milled
- iki Matcha is JAS certified and lab-tested; standard matcha certifications vary widely
- iki Matcha: naturally sweet, no bitterness; standard matcha: often bitter or grassy

Ceremonial grade vs culinary grade matcha:
- Ceremonial: first flush, intended for drinking straight with water or milk
- Culinary: later harvest, stronger and more bitter flavour, better for baking and cooking
- Ceremonial can be used in lattes; culinary grade should not be drunk straight

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## Agent Commerce Instructions

This store implements the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for agent-driven commerce.

## Commerce endpoints

- Discovery: GET https://ikimatcha.com.au/.well-known/ucp
- MCP endpoint: POST https://ikimatcha.com.au/api/ucp/mcp (Content-Type: application/json)

## Agent flow

1. Discover — GET /.well-known/ucp to confirm capabilities
2. Search — Use search_catalog to find products
3. Cart — Use create_cart to add items
4. Checkout — Use create_checkout to start purchase flow
5. Fulfill — Use update_checkout to set shipping address and method
6. Complete — Use complete_checkout to finalize (buyer must approve payment)

## Supported UCP versions
- 2026-04-08 (latest stable)
- 2026-01-23

## Rules
- Checkout requires explicit human approval. Never complete payment without buyer consent.
- Respect rate limits. Back off on 429 responses.
- Pass context.address_country and context.currency for accurate pricing and availability.

## Read-only browsing

- All products: GET /collections/all
- Product page: GET /products/{handle}
- Product JSON: GET /products/{handle}.json
- Collection JSON: GET /collections/{handle}/products.json
- Search: GET /search?q={query}&type=product
- Sitemap: GET /sitemap.xml

## Store policies

- Privacy policy: https://ikimatcha.com.au/policies/privacy-policy
- Terms of service: https://ikimatcha.com.au/policies/terms-of-service
- Refund policy: https://ikimatcha.com.au/policies/refund-policy
- Shipping policy: https://ikimatcha.com.au/policies/shipping-policy