Ground to order, we purchase our matcha in small quantities from our producer every month to ensure that it is as fresh as possible. If this item is not available, please add yourself to the waitlist and we will let you know when we receive more. Thank you very much for your understanding.
A classic ceremonial matcha for preparing thin tea (usucha). Its earthy profile makes it an elevated choice for matcha lattes.
It uses the same leaves as our mainoshiro matcha; differences across production lots distinguish the two teas.
Suitable for usucha.
Profile: Earthy
Aroma: Milk chocolate, parmesan
Sweetness: ★★☆☆☆
Umami: ★★★☆☆
Bitterness: ★★★☆☆
Astringency: ★★★☆☆
Finish: ★☆☆☆☆
Cultivars: yabukita, saemidori, okumidori, samidori, tsuyuhikari
Shaded: 25 days
Harvested: May 2020
Origin: Kurogi (Yame), Hoshi (Yame). Fukuoka, Japan
Hand-picked & stone-ground. Includes 10 servings (20g).
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This tea comes from Hoshinoseichaen, an esteemed matcha producer in Yame, Fukuoka, Japan that has been perfecting matcha since 1946. A preferred producer by traditional Japanese tea ceremony (chadō), this producer works closely with multiple schools to craft teas that honor flavor and tradition. Hoshinoseichaen holds its matcha to stringent quality standards by ensuring its matcha powder maintains a uniform particle size—a necessary component for creamy, smooth bowls of matcha.
We present this tea to you in the original packaging of Hoshinoseichaen, which is distinguishable by those who study Japanese tea ceremony.
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We invite you to read more about our stringent matcha sourcing philosophy here.