Hanaka

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $36.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Product Name

Hanaka Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 36, "status": "Sold out" } ]

Producer

Shinya Yamaguchi

Region

Hoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture

Harvest Production Year

2025

Cultivar

Blend

Description

"Hanaka is a smooth and decadent Matcha with a satisfying dark chocolate aroma." Name translates to "Summer flower" and represents southern Japanese tea culture. Leaves were shaded for 20 days before harvesting and gentle processing.

Tasting Notes

[ "Cocoa", "Toasted nuts", "Cream" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Umami", "Nutty", "Grassy", "Verdant" ]

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F). Vigorously whisk the matcha in a 'Z' pattern with a bamboo whisk until a fine foam appears.", "iced_matcha": "Add 2g of sifted Matcha to a tumbler or thermos, add 200ml of cold filtered water and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour over ice." }

Packaging

20g tin

Producer Background

Third-generation tea maker; the youngest person ever to achieve the prestigious 10-dan Tea Master certification; known for Sencha, Gyokuro, and Matcha production.

Certifications

Awards

Shelf Life

Review Ratings

Research notes

Product listed as sold out at time of capture. No certifications, awards, shelf life, or review ratings disclosed.

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best High-Grade — $95, ceremonial grade",
  "notes": "Recommended by Michelle Puyane (Chalait owner); 'light, sweet' profile for connoisseurs; listed as out of stock at capture time."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$24.99"
}