Meian - Chaseki Private Label Culinary Matcha from Yame, Fukuoka

Meian (瞑暗) is the most indulgent matcha in the Chaseki Private Label Yame collection - a culinary grade blend sourced from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture and sold exclusively under the Chaseki brand. Its profile is focused and unambiguous: flavors of dark chocolate, cacao nibs, and vanilla, wrapped in a buttery, creamy finish. No distracting notes, no competing characters. Just a rich, indulgent, balanced sip. Built for lattes, bakery, and coconut water applications where that focus adds real value.

About Meian

Meian is part of our Culinary Matcha collection and is a Chaseki Private Label product - crafted by established tea producers in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture and sold exclusively under the Chaseki brand.

Where Shunju layers dark chocolate over fresh-cut grass and snowpeas, and Kotobuki leads with savoury grass and saltiness, Meian strips the profile back to its essential character: dark chocolate, cacao nibs, and vanilla. Nothing competes. The buttery, creamy finish amplifies rather than dilutes that focus.

The result is the most immediately recognizable and most versatile of the three Yame culinary blends for café applications - a matcha that fits seamlessly into chocolate drinks and dessert recipes while still performing as a standalone latte matcha.

Taste Profile

Mouthfeel: Thin, buttery Finish: Short, creamy Character: Dark chocolate, cacao nibs, vanilla Flavor Notes

Meian opens with a thin, buttery mouthfeel and a short, creamy finish. Dark chocolate arrives first - distinct and clean. Cacao nibs follow through the mid-palate, adding depth and a slight textural warmth. Vanilla wraps the finish, integrating the chocolate and cream into a smooth, unified close. There is no vegetal distraction, no sharp bitterness, no competing savoury note. The experience is exactly what the profile promises: truly indulgent and balanced.

How to Use Meian

Best suited for:

• Matcha lattes (hot and iced)
• Bakery and baked goods - especially chocolate applications
• Coconut water matcha

Meian's focused chocolate-and-vanilla profile makes it the easiest of the three Yame culinary blends to deploy in a café menu - it adds a clearly defined character to lattes and desserts without requiring the customer to be educated on its nuances. In chocolate-based baking (brownies, ganache, cakes), it deepens and complements rather than contrasts. In coconut water matcha, the vanilla and creamy finish pair naturally with the coconut sweetness. Not recommended for usucha or koicha - for drinking matcha straight, step into the Yame Ceremonial range starting with Fukusho.

How Meian Compares

The most focused and indulgent of the three Chaseki Private Label Yame culinary blends. Shunju is more nuanced - dark chocolate alongside fresh-cut grass, snowpeas, macadamia, and toasted hazelnut. Kotobuki is the most savoury - grass, saltiness, buttered peas, milk chocolate. Meian is the simplest and richest: dark chocolate, cacao nibs, vanilla, butter, cream. For those who want their culinary matcha to behave like a premium chocolate ingredient, Meian is the answer.

Origin & Sourcing

Meian is a Chaseki Private Label product, crafted by established tea producers in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture and sold exclusively under the Chaseki brand. Yame is one of Japan's most prestigious tea-growing regions - known for centuries of shade-grown cultivation, rich volcanic soil, and morning mist from the Yabe and Chikugo rivers that produces exceptional tea character. More than half of all gyokuro sold in Japan comes from Yame. The Chaseki Private Label line draws on this regional heritage to deliver culinary matcha with a depth and character that mass-production regions cannot replicate.

Chaseki has specialized in Japanese matcha since November 2018 and has supplied Thailand's professional tea industry since 2020, training more than 2,500 students through workshops on matcha preparation, sourcing, and business.

Sizes & Packaging

Meian is available in:

• 50g pouch
• 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1,000g pouches for cafés and professional kitchens

Starting at THB 1,118 per 50g. Wholesale pricing available for verified B2B accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Meian the most indulgent Yame culinary matcha?

Meian is built entirely around dark chocolate, cacao nibs, and vanilla in a buttery, creamy finish. No competing vegetal or savoury notes. The cleanest, most focused chocolate-forward culinary matcha in the Chaseki Yame range.

Is Meian suitable for chocolate-based baking?

Yes. Dark chocolate and cacao nibs complement chocolate ingredients rather than competing with them. Vanilla and buttery finish add richness. Natural choice for matcha brownies, chocolate cake, ganache, and similar applications.

How does Meian compare to Shunju?

Shunju layers dark chocolate over fresh-cut grass, snowpeas, macadamia, and hazelnut - more nuanced and complex. Meian is simpler and more focused: pure dark chocolate, cacao nibs, and vanilla in a buttery finish. Maximum chocolate-forward impact.

Is Meian good for coconut water matcha?

Yes. Vanilla and creamy finish pair naturally with coconut water's sweetness. Dark chocolate and cacao add depth. One of the most distinctive coconut water matcha options in the Chaseki culinary range.

What is the difference between Ceremonial, Daily, and Latte Matcha?

Ceremonial is for usucha and koicha. Daily is for regular enjoyment. Latte is for milk-based preparations.

Is Meian suitable for beginners?

Yes. Familiar chocolate and vanilla character is immediately approachable. For drinking straight, start with Fukusho.

How should I choose the right matcha for my use?

For chocolate-forward lattes, bakery, and dessert applications, Meian. For savoury or nuanced culinary applications, Kotobuki or Shunju. For drinking straight, choose from the Yame Ceremonial range.

How should I store matcha properly?

Fridge or freezer, airtight container. Fresh four months in the fridge. Over one year frozen. Return to room temperature before opening.

Does matcha contain caffeine?

Yes. Caffeine and L-theanine, calmer energy compared to coffee.

Is Chaseki matcha sourced directly from Japan?

Yes. All Chaseki Private Label matcha is sourced from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Is this matcha suitable for cafes?

Yes. Available in larger formats. Contact us for wholesale pricing.

What is the difference between single-cultivar and blended matcha?

Single-cultivar highlights one cultivar. Chaseki Private Label products are crafted by established Yame tea producers to perform in their recommended preparation styles.

Related Products

• Shunju - more nuanced, hazelnut and snowpea alongside chocolate
• Kotobuki - the savoury option, grass and milk chocolate
• Fukusho - entry into the Yame Ceremonial range
• Matcha for Your Café Menu