Matcha Velvet 7 "Kirari"

八女抹茶 "きらり "

Origin
Yame, Fukuoka

“Matcha Velvet 7” is a new, exclusive line of single origin, single cultivar shincha (new harvest) matcha from Yame, Fukuoka. This series is a rare opportunity to taste matcha from the famous Yame region in its most pristine state: freshly harvested, direct from the grower, and unblended. 

These matcha are also unique as they are delicious both as a latte or usucha (with only water), so we invite you to experience them both ways.

Kirari is the water spirit of this series, so much so that we enjoy it both as a latte and usucha style, and will offer it to you both ways. Its electric green colour, sweet plant notes, and orchid flower finish culminate like an enchanted lake. 

Smell: soy bean, freshly shelled peas, water flowers 
Colour: lime green
Taste: rich, orchid aroma, seaweed, floral and electric finish 

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Yame is known around the world for producing some of the highest quality matcha, and its teas are appreciated for their unique, rich and very satisfying mouthfeel. This series allows us to dive deeper into the incredible degree of variation there is within tea from this small, but mighty, region. 

We will be receiving a few kilograms of 7 single cultivar matcha directly from the producer, as they are harvested. In the spirit of true shincha, we will release them in batches as they arrive.