Yamamasa Koyamaen Matsukaze Matcha – Ceremonial Japanese Matcha

Yamamasa Koyamaen Matsukaze Matcha – Ceremonial Japanese Matcha

Smooth, balanced, and perfect for everyday matcha moments.

Matsukaze by Yamamasa Koyamaen is an entry-level ceremonial Japanese matcha, ideal for those who want a smooth and approachable matcha for daily drinking. It has a balanced flavour with gentle umami, soft sweetness, and a mild bitterness that keeps the matcha taste clear without feeling too heavy.

This matcha is especially suitable for usucha-style matcha, matcha lattes, iced matcha, and everyday café-style drinks. Compared with stronger culinary matcha, Matsukaze offers a smoother drinking experience while still holding up well with milk.

Best For

• Usucha / traditional thin matcha
• Hot matcha
• Iced matcha latte
• Hot matcha latte
• Daily matcha drinking
• Beginners who want to try ceremonial matcha
• Light desserts and café-style drinks

Taste Profile

Flavour: Smooth, balanced, slightly sweet
Umami: Gentle
Bitterness: Mild to medium
Astringency: Soft and not overpowering
Finish: Clean and easy to drink
Best pairing: Water, milk, oat milk, honey, vanilla, and light desserts

How to Use

For traditional matcha, sift 2g of matcha into a bowl, add 60–70ml warm water, then whisk in a quick W or M motion until smooth and lightly frothy.

For a matcha latte, use 3–4g of matcha with 30–50ml warm water, whisk until smooth, then pour over your choice of milk.

Storage

Keep sealed and store away from heat, light, moisture, and strong odours. After opening, close tightly and refrigerate for best freshness.