Collection: HOSHI-NO-TSUYU Matcha by HOSHINOEN – Premium Japanese Green Tea from Yame Hoshino | MatchaJP

Introduction of “HOSHI-NO-TSUYU”

A go-to matcha for thin tea (usucha) — easy to enjoy at home and ideal for tea lessons.

HOSHI-NO-TSUYU matcha

“HOSHI-NO-TSUYU” is our best matcha for thin tea that you can use comfortably for daily practice. It offers a well-balanced profile with umami, a soft bitterness, and a fragrant matcha aroma — especially enjoyable with sweets.

  • For formal tea ceremony, Ikenoshiro may be the better choice.
  • For tea lessons and everyday usucha, HOSHI-NO-TSUYU is an excellent match.
  • In summer, shake it in a shaker and enjoy it as a refreshing cold matcha.
Best for Usucha (Tea Lessons & Daily)
Great with sweets

This matcha sells out fast — often within hours of restocking.

We restock every month, but as a popular item, demand outpaces supply. As a result, this collection is out of stock more often than it's in stock.

Use the "Email When Available" button on the product page to be notified the moment it's back — or explore the in-stock alternatives below.

Looking for a similar flavor? Try these Yame matcha picks.

Closest alternatives with a similar smooth umami and nutty profile.

MatchaJP Pick
Yame, Japan Nutty & smooth

Nutty Yame Matcha 100g

  • Stone-milled in Yame
  • Nutty aroma, smooth umami
  • Great for lattes & usucha
View Nutty Yame Matcha →
Yame, Japan Best value (100g)

Saemidori (First Harvest) 100g

  • Smooth umami, low bitterness
  • Great for lattes & usucha
  • Cost-effective 100g pack
  • Our most recommended Yame matcha
View Saemidori 100g →
Yame, Japan Starter (30g)

TSUJIRI "Hoshi-no-Tsumugi" 30g

  • Small pack — easy first buy
  • Balanced, daily-friendly taste
  • Perfect for beginners
View 30g Starter →
Tip: If you want the nutty profile many people love in Hoshino Seichaen, Nutty Yame Matcha and Saemidori are our closest picks.

[ddshop-faq]