Teelirium

Organic Matcha from Teelirium in Japan

Teelirium stands for authentic Japanese organic matcha with a clear origin, reliable quality, and a wealth of experience. What began in 2005 in Frankfurt am Main as a tea lounge quickly evolved into a clear mission: to bring high-quality matcha from Japan to Germany—in an accessible and transparent way, and with respect for the craft.

Organic matcha has been a staple of the Teelirium lineup since 2006. This makes Teelirium one of the early matcha pioneers in Germany. At Matchashop, you’ll find Teelirium as our premium house brand for Japanese organic matcha, carefully selected for pure enjoyment, matcha lattes, creative recipes, and professional use in the food service and retail sectors.

Authentic Japanese organic matcha backed by experience

Teelirium relies on matcha from certified organic cultivation and direct relationships with producers in Japan. The matcha is sourced without unnecessary intermediaries, through close contact with producers and with clear standards for origin, processing, and taste.

This transparency is especially important when it comes to matcha. The term “matcha” is not a protected designation, and not every green tea powder meets the criteria we associate with authentic Japanese matcha. That’s why we prioritize traceable origin, organic quality, clean processing, and a flavor profile suited to each specific use.

Kagoshima: A Defining Origin

The Teelirium matcha varieties available at Matchashop come from Kagoshima on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. The region is known for its fertile soil, mild climate, and a modern, meticulous tea-growing culture. Kagoshima has played a particularly prominent role in organic cultivation in recent years.

Depending on their quality, the matcha varieties offer different characteristics: bold and green for cooking and lattes, smooth and balanced for daily enjoyment, or particularly delicate and vibrant for quiet matcha moments in a bowl.

A clear selection for every matcha moment

The Teelirium category is intentionally broad. It caters equally to beginners, frequent drinkers, purists, baristas, and creative cooks. Instead of making grand promises, we focus on what really matters: color, aroma, flavor, texture, and intended use.

• Silk Matchas are drinking-grade matchas for the classic bowl, ranging from gentle and approachable to exceptionally mild, creamy, and rich in umami.
• Barista Edition is designed for creamy matcha latte drinks and remains pleasantly prominent even when mixed with milk or plant-based beverages.
• Cooking Matchas bring a robust aroma and intense green color to bowls, smoothies, ice cream, baked goods, and desserts.
• Matcha Delight is a sweetened organic blend for especially quick latte preparation, hot or cold.

Silk Matcha for pure enjoyment

The Silk line is the right choice if you want to experience matcha pure with water. The higher the quality, the more refined the mouthfeel becomes, and the more pronounced the natural sweetness, umami, and vibrant green color are.

An accessible Silk Matcha is perfect for everyday use and for getting started in the world of pure matcha.
The finer Silk varieties are designed for moments when you’re seeking more tranquility, more depth, and a particularly smooth texture.

Barista and Cooking Varieties for Matcha Lattes & Creative Recipes

Not every matcha needs to be enjoyed exclusively on its own. For matcha lattes, smoothies, ice cream, cakes, or desserts, you’ll need varieties with more body and presence. That’s exactly what our Barista Edition and Cooking grades are designed for.

When mixed with milk or plant-based beverages, matcha needs to be a bit stronger so its green character doesn’t get lost. In the kitchen, an intense color and an aroma that holds its own alongside sweet, creamy, or fruity ingredients are also essential. Teelirium offers the perfect organic grades for this purpose—easy to measure and versatile in use.

Organic Quality for Everyday Use and Discerning Tastes

All Teelirium matcha varieties available at Matchashop are certified organic. This is particularly important with matcha, since you’re not just drinking an infusion—you’re consuming the finely ground tea leaves in their entirety. Organic quality, residue testing, and a traceable supply chain are therefore more than just a pretty label on the package.

Matcha naturally contains caffeine and L-theanine. Many people experience this combination as an alert calm or gentle clarity. We’re deliberately phrasing this carefully: Matcha isn’t a promise, but a high-quality tea ritual that can accompany you in your daily life.

How to Prepare Teelirium Matcha

For a classic bowl, add about one to two grams of matcha to a matcha bowl. If you want a particularly fine texture, sift the powder through a sieve first. Start by stirring the matcha with a little warm water until smooth.

Then add about seventy to eighty milliliters of water and whisk the tea with a chasen until a fine foam forms. For a particularly refined drinking experience, the water can be slightly cooler. This allows the sweetness and umami to come through more clearly.

For a matcha latte, first stir the matcha with a little water until smooth, then add warm milk or a plant-based milk. For cold drinks, you can also use a shaker. Shake briefly, let it sit for a moment, then enjoy.