MATCHADO Kyoto Ujihikari Unsweetened Matcha - Great Taste Award Winner 2026 - Single Origin - Creamy & Subtly Savoury Flavour

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Single-origin, stone-milled Kyoto Ujihikari matcha — first-flush, premium cultivar leaves with vibrant green colour, rich umami, and a creamy, subtly savoury flavour.

Kyoto Ujihikari Unsweetened Matcha is a rare, premium matcha from the historic Uji region of Kyoto. Single-origin and stone-milled, it is made from first-flush Ujihikari leaves, a rare Kyoto cultivar renowned for high-grade tencha and gyokuro production.

This exceptional matcha delivers intense, vibrant green colour, a creamy, subtly savoury flavour, and a perfect balance of rich umami and gentle bitterness. Its mild sweetness and smooth, luxurious texture make it approachable for daily enjoyment while remaining a premium, ceremonial-style matcha.

Ideal for traditional whisking, lattes, or special matcha creations, Kyoto Ujihikari lets you savour the very essence of Uji’s high-quality tea heritage.

About Wazuka, Kyoto
Recognized as one of Japan’s most beautiful villages, Wazuka is famed for its dramatic sloped tea fields and 800-year tea-growing heritage. Though a separate town, it forms a core part of the renowned Uji tea region, producing roughly half of the area’s high-quality green tea that is celebrated for exceptional aroma and character. Local farmers combine traditional cultivation techniques with meticulous care, producing matcha that is aromatic, rich, and satisfying.

How to Prepare
• Sift 3g of matcha into a bowl or cup
• Add 60–70ml hot water (70–80°C)
• Whisk until smooth and frothy
• Enjoy straight, or with your favourite milk