คอลเลกชัน: IKE-NO-SHIRO Matcha by HOSHINOEN – Premium Japanese Green Tea from Yame Hoshino | MatchaJP
Introduction of “IKE-NO-SHIRO”
Hoshinoen’s most popular matcha — mellow, aromatic, and surprisingly smooth.
“IKE-NO-SHIRO” is the most popular matcha in Hoshinoen. It features a mellow taste and a high-tone aroma that is distinctive to Hoshino matcha. This matcha helps change the common impression that matcha is bitter — smooth and approachable even for first-time matcha drinkers.
- Mellow & aromatic: gentle sweetness with a refined fragrance.
- Low bitterness: a great choice if you’re worried matcha might taste bitter.
- Versatile: perfect for tea gatherings, and easy to enjoy at home.
If HOSHINOEN matcha is sold out or unavailable
We recommend Saemidori (First Harvest) — a reliable Yame matcha with a smooth, nutty-umami profile, ideal for daily usucha and matcha lattes.
Yame Matcha – Single-Cultivar Saemidori (First Harvest) 100g
Clean sweetness with gentle umami and a smooth finish — a dependable option when popular HOSHINOEN matcha runs out quickly.
- Nutty umami
- Smooth finish
- Great for latte
- First harvest
- Single-cultivar
Note: Premium matcha is often produced in limited quantities, so availability may vary by season and harvest.
