Usucha (standard)Uji Homare
Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji
UmamiNuttyMarineAstringent
From $85.00 (100g)
~$0.85 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Nut butter, Almond, Arugula
Umami, Nutty, Verdant, Oceanic
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'
Pricing as disclosed
100g — $85.00
1000g — $600.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- 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).
