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Yamabuki matcha by Hoshino Seicha-en

$82.00
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Rare offering, limited quantities available annually.

Producer: Hoshino Seicha-en

Region: Yame, Fukuoka

Profile: Nutty • Earthy • Subtly Sweet

Suggested use: Lattes • Confections

Description: Yamabuki is a refined, umami-forward matcha that pairs perfectly with milk. Notes of toasted sesame give the tea a distinctly nutty character, balanced by brighter hints of sweet green pea. This is a medium-bodied, velvety tea with a finish that’s clean, roasted, with a slight natural sweetness. Ideal for those who enjoy bolder lattes and an umami flavour that shines through in confections.

Size: 100g bag

Rare offering, limited quantities available annually.

Producer: Hoshino Seicha-en

Region: Yame, Fukuoka

Profile: Nutty • Earthy • Subtly Sweet

Suggested use: Lattes • Confections

Description: Yamabuki is a refined, umami-forward matcha that pairs perfectly with milk. Notes of toasted sesame give the tea a distinctly nutty character, balanced by brighter hints of sweet green pea. This is a medium-bodied, velvety tea with a finish that’s clean, roasted, with a slight natural sweetness. Ideal for those who enjoy bolder lattes and an umami flavour that shines through in confections.

Size: 100g bag

Yamabuki is an ideal choice for those who enjoy nutty but balanced matcha lattes. A unique harmony of earthy umami and vegetal brightness, Yamabuki shines when paired with milk. While it is naturally sweet and doesn’t require added sugar, we find darker sweeteners like agave complement its nutty profile beautifully.

QUALITY NOTE: While Hoshino Seicha-en categorizes Yamabuki as ‘culinary grade’ due to their exceptionally high standards, we find that this matcha’s depth, complexity, smooth mouthfeel, and lack of bitterness outshines many popular ‘ceremonial-grade’ matchas. Learn more about tea industry vocabulary in our matcha glossary.

STORAGE: Store your tea in an airtight canister and seal tightly between uses. Once opened, store in a cool dry place or keep refrigerated.

A close up photograph of a matcha whisk in a bowl of frothy, vivid green matcha

YAMABUKI FLAVOUR PROFILE

Notes of toasted sesame and peanut form the foundation, giving the tea a comforting, gently roasted character.

A soft, rounded umami adds depth without heaviness, while brighter notes of green pea bring balance. As the matcha settles on the palate, you may notice its delicate milky notes like sweet cream. The finish is clean, softly nutty, and gently sweet.

Slightly lighter-bodied and brighter in taste than Mokuren, but with a similar smooth mouthfeel and bold nuttiness that makes this a favourite when paired with milk.

A tasting note chart for Yamabuki matcha

Hoshino Seicha-en

Hoshino Seicha-en is located in the celebrated Yame region of Fukuoka Prefecture. Nestled between the Minou Mountains in Hoshino Village, the landscape offers an environment uniquely suited to the cultivation of exceptional tea. Elevated terrain, frequent mists, and a natural rhythm of warm days and cool nights, together with mineral-rich soil and pure mountain water, encourage the leaves to grow slowly and develop remarkable depth of aroma and flavor. Here, Hoshino Seicha-en continues that legacy as a locally owned producer, working in close collaboration with nearly two hundred neighboring farms to cultivate and refine award-winning green teas. The teas of Yame are distinguished by their layered character, offering a balance of sweetness, depth, and a pronounced savory umami.