Uji Homare

Pricing as disclosed

• 100g — $85.00
• 1000g — $600.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Name

Uji Homare Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "100g", "price": "$85.00", "stock": "available for immediate purchase" }, { "size": "1kg", "price": "not captured / not displayed in static content", "stock": "not specified" } ]

Description

Creamy and elegant single-source matcha from Uji, produced from select first harvest leaves

Producer

Various Small Farmers

Region

Kyotanabe (Kohata region) — Kohata described as 'the birthplace of tea manufacturing in Japan,' with 'over 350 years of tea production knowledge and experience'

Cultivar

Blend

Production Year

2025

Positioning

Described as Kettl's 'flagship Uji matcha,' introduced as a new retail product after first gaining popularity in Kettl's wholesale catalog in 2024, with 'overwhelmingly positive' customer response

Tasting Notes

[ "Nut butter", "Almond", "Arugula" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

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

Flavor Summary

Pairs beautifully with milk; distinct nuttiness with balanced umami and a pleasant astringency; dynamic profile that also shines in usucha, described as versatile for a range of beverage preparations; 'perfect for decadent and expressive lattes'

Brewing Instructions

{ "iced_matcha": "2g sifted matcha + 200ml cold water, shake 30 seconds, pour over ice", "iced_latte": "4g matcha + 50ml hot water whisked, combined with 150ml milk and ice", "hot_latte": "4g matcha + 50ml hot water whisked, combined with 240ml steamed milk" }

Packaging

100g bag or 1kg bag

Grade Tier

flagship-tier blended Uji matcha, marketed as a value-forward large-format everyday/latte matcha

Certifications

none disclosed

Awards

none disclosed

Shelf Life Storage

not disclosed

Reviews Ratings

no star rating widget or review count visible on page

Sourcing Practice

Sourced from a network of small farms through regional Japanese tea markets; represents a blended harvest from multiple producers

Research notes

One search-derived summary described the price as 'from $85.00,' consistent with the confirmed 100g price; the 1kg price could not be captured from the static/converted page content (likely rendered dynamically via a variant selector).

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"
}