Steep time
Whisk (no steep)
Recommended
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
Highlighted notes
Nut butterAlmondArugulaUmamiNuttyVerdant
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Uji Homare is a creamy and elegant single-source matcha from Uji, produced from select first harvest leaves. Uji Homare is produced in the famed Kohata region, known as the birthplace of tea manufacturing in Japan. With over 350 years of tea production knowledge and experience, this matcha pairs beautifully with milk and has a distinct nuttiness with balanced umami and a pleasant astringency. This dynamic profile also shines in usucha making Uji Homare a versatile matcha for a range of beverage preparations.