Imperial - Grade Matcha Set - Hoshicha
Imperial - Grade Matcha Set - Hoshicha

Imperial-Grade Matcha Set

$198.00

Crafted by 16 generations of the Yamamori Family since 1632, Hoshicha is meticulously hand-harvested in Uji, Kyoto, and aged for nearly three years to achieve a creamy, caramel-like flavor that is truly unrivaled.

With just 2,000 jars produced annually, this ultra-luxury matcha offers a rare opportunity to experience a legacy of Japanese excellence once reserved for royalty.

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  • Limited to 2000 jars.

Product Weight 1.05oz (30g)
Grade Imperial Grade
Organic 100% Organic
Shading 30 Days
Harvest May, 2022
Aged 3 Years
Terroir Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Tea Farm The Yamamori Estate (Founded 1632)
Character Toasted nut, caramel, cream.
INCLUDES
PREPARING MATCHA POWDER
Includes

Includes

30g Imperial Grade Matcha (2022 Harvest)

Velvety, buttery, and mellow, with naturally sweet notes of walnuts and almonds.

Signature Chasen

Hand-crafted bamboo matcha whisk (chasen), made in Kyoto.

Traditional Japanese Lacquered Glass Jar

Preserve the vibrant freshness and delicate flavor of your matcha in this Japanese black lacquered glass jar, meticulously crafted in Kyoto.

Signature Chashaku

Hand-crafted bamboo matcha measuring spoon, made in Kyoto.

Preparing Matcha

Preparing Matcha

STEP 1 – WARM BOWL AND WHISK

Fill your tea bowl with hot or warm water to warm the bowl. Then, place the Chasen (i.e. matcha whisk) in this water for 30 seconds to loosen the bamboo, then discard the water.

STEP 2 – SCOOP

Using the tea scoop, scoop approximately 1 tsp of your Hoshicha matcha powder onto a sift before into the bowl. This breaks up clumps and creates a smoother consistency.

STEP 3 - POUR HOT WATER

Pour around 2oz (60 ml) of hot water over the matcha powder. The water should be between 160-175°F (71-79°C), not boiling. Boiling water will burn the matcha and make it taste bitter.

STEP 4 – WHISK

Using your Chasen, whisk the matcha rapidly and lightly in zig-zag motions instead of traditional circular motions until the powder is fully incorporated. Once a foam appears on the surface of your matcha, you may stop whisking.

STEP 5 - ENJOY

Your matcha tea is now ready to be enjoyed!

16 Generations

For four centuries, the Yamamori Family has cultivated matcha of exceptional purity. 16 Generations have tended the fields, hand-picked and shaded the leaves, aged and stone-ground the harvest with the same devotion. 

In the Edo period, the estate’s matcha was served to the Tokugawa shogunate. In the centuries since, it has been poured at imperial banquets and royal weddings.

FAQs

What makes Hoshicha different from other matcha brands?

Hoshicha was founded in 1632 and run by 16 generations of the Yamamori family. Our matcha has graced imperial banquets and royal weddings, and every cup embodies centuries of expertise and tradition, offering a rare taste of Japanese heritage that no other brand can match.

How exclusive is Hoshicha?

Why is the flavor of Hoshicha so unique and balanced?

How is the matcha harvested and processed to ensure the highest quality?

Why is Hoshicha so limited in quantity?

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