Hibiki

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $52.00

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Full Product Name

Hibiki Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 52 } ]

Grade

Koicha grade (highest order matcha)

Cultivar

Blend

Producer

Shinya Yamaguchi

Region

Hoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture (Hoshino Valley)

Harvest Production Year

2025

Packaging

20g tin

Description

Produced in Hoshino Valley with higher amounts of "hiire" - a final firing process that "gently caramelizes sugars in the leaf, resulting in a matcha with intense aromatics, a remarkable depth of flavor, and a profound lingering umami."

Tasting Notes

[ "Cream", "Spring Grass", "Peanut" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

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

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "2g matcha + 65ml water (180°F), whisk vigorously in 'Z' pattern", "koicha": "4g matcha + 30-35ml water (180°F), knead until paint-like texture", "iced": "2g matcha + 200ml cold water, shake 30 seconds, pour over ice" }

Stock Status

Available for cart addition

Shipping Info

Free shipping on orders over $150; subscriptions ship free in USA

Promotion

Complimentary matcha/tea with select tea tool/teaware purchases

Certifications

Awards

Shelf Life

Review Ratings

Research notes

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"
}