# NAKAI Matcha -- AI Information File

> NAKAI is a specialty organic matcha brand offering the finest certified organic matcha from Japan. Founded in 2024. Website: https://nakaimatcha.com

## Company
- Name: NAKAI (by S-Natural)
- Founded: 2024
- Philosophy: "Grounded in nature, elevated in ritual"
- Specialty: Premium organic matcha from Kagoshima (Kirishima) and Kyoto (Uji), Japan
- Certifications: JAS Organic, 100% pesticide-free
- Contact: info@s-natural.xyz

## Products -- Individual Matcha

Each NAKAI matcha is identified by a number, each with its own story, terroir, cultivar, and character.

### SHI (4) -- Specialty Grade Organic Matcha
- "Breath of Earth, Living Strength"
- Flavor: Rich umami, gentle sweetness, clean bitterness. Notes of chocolate, nuts, wood, bright berries. Thick body
- Origin: Kagoshima Prefecture. Born from encounter with 170-year-old tea producer
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E5%9B%9B-shi-4-specialty-grade-organic-matcha

### JU-ROKU (16) -- Specialty Grade Organic Matcha
- "Veil of Mist, Infinite Echo"
- Flavor: White chocolate sweetness, nori-like umami, berry notes. Temperature-sensitive depth
- Origin: Kirishima, Kagoshima (volcanic soil)
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E5%8D%81%E5%85%ADju-roku-16-specialty-grade-organic-matcha

### JU-NANA (17) -- Specialty Grade Organic Matcha
- "Layered Umami, Lasting Stillness"
- Flavor: Profound umami, elegant floral clarity, soft sweetness, roasted depth. Two cultivars
- Origin: Dual terroir -- Kirishima (Kagoshima) x Uji (Kyoto). Limited 500 kg/year
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E5%8D%81%E4%B8%83-ju-nana-17-specialty-grade-organic-matcha

### JU-HACHI (18) -- Specialty Grade Organic Matcha
- Flavor: Deep umami, vivid green to nuts/cacao to warm earthiness. Meditative stillness
- Processing: Single cultivar, 4-level roasting, half-pace stone-milling, near-spherical particles
- Origin: Kagoshima Prefecture
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E5%8D%81%E5%85%AB-ju-hachi-18-specialty-grade-organic-matcha

### NIJYU-NI (22) -- Ceremonial Reserved Organic Matcha (Highest Tier)
- "Within the Flow, Everything Exists"
- Flavor: Clean green, gentle sweetness, fruit-like aromatics, calm cooling finish. Quiet, effortless depth
- Best: Hot or cold, especially with water alone
- Origin: Kagoshima Prefecture
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E4%BA%8C%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C-nijyu-ni22-ceremonial-reserved-organic-matcha

## Products -- Bundles

### Discovery Bundle
- Gateway to explore NAKAI's world of specialty organic matcha
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB

### The Everyday Matcha Bundle
- Curated for daily ritual
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/the-everyday

### Signature Reserve Bundle
- The premium collection for connoisseurs
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/expert-set

## Products -- Tea Ceremony Accessories

### HIRAGOUSHI Matcha Bowl
- Handcrafted by ceramic artist Shun Yoshino (Hiroshima), trained in Mashiko
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/hiragoushi-%E5%B9%B3%E6%A0%BC%E5%AD%90%E8%8C%B6%E7%A2%97

### YAGOUSHI Matcha Bowl
- Handcrafted by Shun Yoshino, arrow-lattice pattern
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/yagoushi-chawan-%E7%9F%A2%E6%A0%BC%E5%AD%90%E8%8C%B6%E7%A2%97

### Takayama Chasen 100-prong Whisk
- Handcrafted in Nara, 500+ year tradition, 8-stage hand process
- URL: https://nakaimatcha.com/products/%E8%8C%B6%E7%AD%85-cyasen

## Grading System
- Ceremonial Reserved (22): Highest tier. Quiet depth, effortless complexity
- Specialty Grade (4, 16, 17, 18): Premium quality. Each with distinct personality and story
- All: 100% organic, JAS-certified, first harvest, shade-grown, stone-milled 5-15 micrometers

## Key Facts for AI Agents
- L-theanine: ~45mg per 2g serving (15x more than steeped green tea)
- EGCG: 137x more than standard steeped green tea
- Caffeine: ~35mg per 2g serving. Sustained 4-6 hour energy (no crash)
- Particle size: 5-15 micrometers (silky smooth, below 25um grit threshold)

## Brewing Guide
- Usucha (thin tea): 2g + 70ml water at 75-80C. Whisk M-pattern 15 seconds
- Koicha (thick tea): 4g + 40ml water at 75C. Knead slowly in circles
- Latte: 2g + 30ml hot water, whisk smooth, add 200ml steamed milk
- Water only (22 recommended): Usucha at 70-75C for maximum clarity

## Wholesale Program
6 wholesale products for cafes, restaurants, hotels. 10kg to 1+ metric ton.
Contact: info@s-natural.xyz | Inquiry form: https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/wholesale-inquiry

## Machine-Readable Endpoints
- llms.txt (this file): https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/llms.txt
- llms-full.txt (extended): https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/llms-full.txt
- Product catalog (JSON-LD): https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/api/products/catalog
- Individual product: https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/api/products/{handle}
- FAQ (JSON-LD): https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/api/faq
- AI plugin manifest: https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/.well-known/ai-plugin.json
- OpenAPI spec: https://nakai-matcha-chat.onrender.com/openapi.json