Hukuju

Pricing as disclosed

• 100g — $65.00
• 1000g — $600.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Product Name

Hukuju Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "100g", "price_usd": 45 }, { "size": "1kg", "price_usd": 600 } ]

Grade

Premium, first-flush stone-milled matcha; described as an "ultra-limited offering" and "the pinnacle" for those seeking "luxurious, everyday matcha"

Producer

Shinya Yamaguchi

Cultivar

Blend

Region

Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture (Hoshino Village)

Harvest Production Year

2025

Tasting Notes

[ "Pistachio", "Roasted Chestnut", "Fresh Grass" ]

Description

"Nutty aroma, velvety texture, and delicate, sweet finish"

Packaging

100g bag (also sold in 1kg format)

Brewing Instructions

{ "iced_latte": "Combine 4g of sifted matcha with 50ml of hot water. Vigorously whisk in Z pattern until foam appears (15-20 seconds). Pour 150ml milk into ice-filled glass, add whisked matcha, stir.", "hot_latte": "Combine 4g of sifted matcha with 50ml of hot water. Whisk vigorously until foam appears. Steam 240ml milk, combine, stir, and serve." }

Stock Status

In stock (Add to cart option visible)

Shipping Info

Orders over $150 receive free shipping; all subscriptions ship free in USA

Producer Background

Third-generation tea maker; youngest person ever to achieve 10-dan Tea Master certification

Certifications

Awards

Shelf Life

Review Ratings

Research notes

Note: this product is offered in 100g and 1kg sizes rather than the 20g tin format seen on most other Kettl matcha pages. 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"
}