Matcha Hikari premium Japanese latte grade matcha powder in black ceramic bowl
Close-up of stone-ground Matcha Hikari Japanese matcha powder from Nishio Aichi
Whisking Matcha Hikari Japanese matcha in white chawan with bamboo chasen
Hand whisking Matcha Hikari Japanese matcha with bamboo chasen in white bowl
Close-up of stone-ground Matcha Hikari Japanese matcha from Nishio Aichi
Pouring Matcha Hikari latte into glass with steamed milk
Preparing Matcha Hikari latte with steamed milk in clear glass
Iced Matcha Hikari latte in glass with oat milk
Matcha Hikari 100g bag and 50g tin by Cultivate Tea Vancouver
Matcha Hikari 100g bag by Cultivate Tea Vancouver

Matcha "Hikari"

$58

西尾抹茶

Harvest
June 2025

Origin
Nishio, Aichi

In Japanese Hikari means "light," but not "light" as in pale or airy; "light" as in that which comes to us from the Sun. This matcha is vibrant in all of its qualities. It has a luminous, lichen green colour that deepens significantly when water hits it. It whisks into a silky liquid that tints milk a dense, limey hue.

At first taste we are wowed by how powerful this matcha is. It is luscious and full bodied, delivering sweet and umami notes in equal measure. Its finish is gently astringent, lifting its aftertaste into the roof of our palates. As intense as this matcha is, it is so balanced it leaves us feeling awakened evenly, in every dimension.

Matcha Hikari is slightly sweeter and brighter than our Yamabuki, but very similar in its full body and umami-forwardness. Like Yamabuki, it feels saline, slippery, and rich, but it stands out for the way it counters its own density, leaving us with a sense of levity compared to Yamabuki's distinct, downward pull.

 

Please see here for our blog post on how to make a delicious matcha latte at home!

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The 100g Bag is our most enjoyed size — about a month of daily lattes, and 21% more matcha per dollar compared to the 50g Tin.

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