Kaori Matcha

1KG

$350.00

Kaori Matcha

$350.00

Kaori is a fragrant, fresh Matcha from Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture. Crafted from a blend of carefully cultivated cultivars, it offers invigorating aromatics and a distinctly grassy finish. Finely milled and exceptionally smooth, Kaori shines in both hot and iced preparations, from lattes to cortados.

Tasting Notes

Arugula
Dried Citrus
Raw almond

Information

Producer: Shinya Yamaguchi
Cultivar: Blend
Production Area: Hoshinomura, Yame
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 1 kg bag

Earthy
Herbaceous
Fruity

Kaori is a fragrant, fresh Matcha from Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture. Crafted from a blend of carefully cultivated cultivars, it offers invigorating aromatics and a distinctly grassy finish. Finely milled and exceptionally smooth, Kaori shines in both hot and iced preparations, from lattes to cortados.

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

Iced Matcha

Add 2g of sifted Matcha to a tumbler or thermos, add 200ml of cold filtered water and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour over ice.

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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.