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Hukuju Matcha

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Hukuju Matcha is a premium, first-flush stone-milled matcha from Yame and has been a cornerstone of our catalog since Kettl’s founding. Celebrated for its nutty aroma, velvety texture, and delicate, sweet finish, Hukuju has become an ultra-limited offering due to its enduring popularity. For those seeking a luxurious, everyday matcha, with notes of chestnut, pistachio, and a refined milky texture Hukuju remains the pinnacle.
 


Tasting Notes

  • Pistachio
  • Roasted Chestnut
  • Fresh Grass

Information

Producer: Shinya Yamaguchi
Cultivar: Blend
Production Area: Yame
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 100g bag

  • Nutty
  • Grassy
  • Verdant

Hukuju Matcha is a premium, first-flush stone-milled matcha from Yame and has been a cornerstone of our catalog since Kettl’s founding. Celebrated for its nutty aroma, velvety texture, and delicate, sweet finish, Hukuju has become an ultra-limited offering due to its enduring popularity. For those seeking a luxurious, everyday matcha, with notes of chestnut, pistachio, and a refined milky texture Hukuju remains the pinnacle.

Preparation

Iced Latte

Combine 4g of sifted matcha with 50ml of hot water. Vigorously whisk the matcha in a “Z” pattern until a fine foam appears (approx. 15-20 seconds). Pour 150ml of milk or non dairy milk into a glass with ice. Pour whisked Matcha into the glass. Stir and enjoy.

Hot Latte

Combine 4g of sifted matcha with 50ml of hot water. Vigorously whisk the matcha in a “Z” pattern until a fine foam appears (approx. 15-20 seconds). Steam 240ml of Milk (Oat milk / Nut Milk). Combine, stir, and serve

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Shinya Yamaguchi

Shinya Yamaguchi is a renowned tea producer from Hoshino Village in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, celebrated for crafting some of Japan’s finest Sencha, Gyokuro and Matcha. A third-generation tea maker and the youngest person ever to achieve the prestigious 10-dan Tea Master certification, Yamaguchi-san balances deep tradition with a relentless drive for innovation in cultivar development and processing. Working in the remote, mist-covered mountains of Hoshinomura, he crafts teas of exceptional depth, sweetness, and clarity—among the most sought-after in Japan and deeply cherished by Kettl customers.

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