Premium Yame matcha blend: Delivers a vivid green color and complex flavor profile for discerning tea lovers
Exclusively blended for Ikkyu: Ensures a unique taste experience reserved for select tea professionals
Two brewing temperature options: Allows customization of flavor intensity and nuance
Rich mouthfeel and lingering sweetness: Provides a satisfying and memorable tea-drinking experience
Limited 30g tin packaging: Offers exclusivity and value for collectors and enthusiasts
Description
2026 harvest
Plucked in May during the first harvest in Hoshino, Yame, this ceremonial matcha prepared by Koga san is a premium blend of Yabukita and Okumidori cultivars. We love its vivid green colour, smooth and velvety umami, nutty notes, and refreshing aroma.
This unique Yame matcha was blended exclusively for IKKYU and co
Harvest
2026, plucked in May (first harvest)
Cultivars
Yabukita and Okumidori
Brewing temperature
80°C (176°F) for sweetness, 90°C (194°F) for nutty flavor
Packaging
30g tin
Input type
Loose matcha
Allergen information
None
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Mimi · 5 days ago
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Andrew · October 16, 2026
A personal favourite
Like one other reviewer, I’ve been trying to find a replacement for a particular matcha I can no longer access — in my case, Yamaguchi san’s Matcha 1.5 from Hoshino. It turns out that Masashi is a phenomenal replacement, I suspect aided by the fact that it also comes from Hoshino. Creamy, roasted, very nutty/toasted profile with just the right amount of umami that delights but doesn’t overpower. I found brewing it as a cooler, thicker usucha (65°, 3g, 50ml) hits the sweet spot for me. An absolutely stunning, comforting matcha!
Very much looking forward to the 2026 harvest (looks like I just missed the initial release), and hopefully having this in regular rotation.
