Learn the essentials of Kyoto-grown matcha as a food ingredient—from fields to cup. This small pilot is a free, beginner-friendly online test designed for café newcomers, baristas, and curious learners worldwide.
Click to receive your Exam ID and Password by email.
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What You’ll Learn (Beginner-Friendly)
History — why shading and early steaming shaped Kyoto’s bright green powder
Selection — how to choose fresh, vivid matcha and read origin/process info
Cultivation — Kyoto’s hills, river mists, and shade covers before harvest
Preparation — simple SOPs for hot/iced drinks (sift → 70–80 °C water → whisk)
Nutrition & Safety — factual components, storage, responsible labeling
Comparison — matcha vs. green tea, black tea, and coffee
Kyoto — places (Uji / Wazuka / Ujitawara), respectful farm etiquette, menu wording
Scope: Kyoto-grown matcha as a food material. Not a ceremony or license.
Exam Overview
Format: Multiple choice, 30 questions (from a curated bank)
Language: English only
Time window: Nov 1–30, 2025 (JST) — log in any time during the window
Access: Online (desktop or mobile)
Fee: Free (pilot)
Passing score: 70/100 or higher → Digital Certificate (Pilot) issued
After you apply, you’ll get your Exam ID + Password by email. Use them to log in during Nov 1–30 (JST).
How It Works
- Apply → Receive your Exam ID + Password by email.
- Study (optional): Download the short handbook (History / Selection / Cultivation / Preparation / Nutrition & Safety / Comparison / Kyoto).
- Take the test (English, online) during Nov 1–30 (JST).
- Score ≥ 70 → Your Digital Certificate (Pilot) is emailed to you.
Notes:
- This program is not affiliated with tea-ceremony schools/lineages and is not a license.
- We make no medical/health claims.
- No endorsements are implied.
Who It’s For
Café teams and baristas starting with matcha
Buyers/roasters seeking basic sourcing and storage literacy
Travelers and learners who want Kyoto-specific knowledge—without ceremony content
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes, During Nov 1–30, 2025, the exam is free. No strings attached. Official certificates are issued from 2026 (paid version).
Can I retake?
One successful attempt is all you need. (If you have an access issue, contact us.)
Is this a license?
No. It’s a short, ingredient-literacy test about Kyoto-grown matcha.
Any health claims?
No—only factual ingredient/storage/labeling guidance.
Practical Details
- Device: Any modern browser (mobile/desktop)
- Support: Questions? DM us on Instagram @KyotoMatchaCertification
- Privacy: Your email is used only to send your Exam ID/Password and certificate
- Timezone: All dates are JST
Why Trust This Program
This pilot is developed by a Kyoto-based team with a 12+ year track record operating a Kyoto-grown food-ingredient certification in Japan (Japanese-language program).
We’re bringing that practical, ingredient-first approach to an English-only audience with a clear Kyoto focus
Kyoto Matcha Certification (Pilot)2025