Four single-cultivar matchas from Yame, Fukuoka, each 30g, each distinct. Seimei, Okumidori, Tsuyuhikari, and Pinnacle Grade Organic, side by side. The complete picture of what ceremonial matcha from Japan's most esteemed tea region can be. For those who want to explore, or gift an experience worth remembering.
Description
Four cultivars. Four distinct characters. One set designed for those who want to go deeper into the world of ceremonial matcha, or gift that experience to someone who deserves it.
The Koko Matcha Sampler Set brings together four of the finest single-cultivar matchas in the Maison Koko range, each a 30g pouch, each from Yame, Fukuoka, one of Japan's most esteemed matcha-producing regions. No two cups taste the same. That is the point.
Whether you are discovering which cultivar speaks to you, or giving someone the most considered matcha gift they have ever received, this is the set to reach for.
Included in the Bundle
1 x Premium Ceremonial Matcha (Seimei Cultivar)/30g Pouch:
Rare · Milky · Refined · Balanced
Found in less than 1% of all matcha produced in Japan. Seimei is a matcha of quiet refinement, delicate sweetness with a natural milkiness, moderate umami, and a soft, lingering elegance. Vibrant green, finely ground, and beautifully balanced from first cup to last.
1 x Premium Ceremonial Matcha (Okumidori Cultivar)/30g Pouch
Classic · Creamy · Structured · Deep Umami
The cultivar experienced drinkers reach for when they want depth without complication. Smooth and creamy with a traditional matcha profile — balanced umami, a hint of sweetness, and a composed, satisfying finish. Suited to both usucha and koicha.
1 x Premium Ceremonial Matcha (Tsuyuhikari Cultivar)/30g Pouch
Floral · Light · Sweet · Refreshing
The brightest and most approachable of the four. Tsuyuhikari leads with a gentle floral character, a lighter and sweeter profile, and a clean, refreshing finish. Very low bitterness. The cup for those who prefer their matcha elegant and quietly sweet.
1 x Pinnacle Grade Organic Matcha/30g Pouch
JAS Certified Organic · Velvety · Deep Umami · Limited — 68kg this year only
Hand-selected each year as the best of the best. Rare JAS-certified organic matcha from Yame, extraordinarily smooth and creamy, with a lingering umami and a perfect balance of natural sweetness and depth. Only 68kg produced this year.
How to Prepare
Usucha – Light & Frothy (1 Serve)
- Sift 2g (1 tsp) of matcha into a warm bowl.
- Add 60ml of water heated to 70°C.
- Whisk briskly in a zig-zag motion until a fine froth forms on top.
Koicha – Bold & Velvety (1 Serve)
- Sift 4g (2 tsp) of matcha into a warm bowl.
- Add 20ml of water (70°C) and knead with your whisk until smooth.
- Add another 20ml and whisk until thick and silky.
The Golden Matcha Ratio
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Base Ratio (4:40): 4g matcha + 40ml hot water (70°C)
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Hot Matcha Latte (200 ml): 4g matcha + 40ml hot water (70°C) + 160ml milk
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Iced Matcha Latte (300 ml): 6g matcha + 60ml hot water (70°C) + 240ml milk
*Whisk matcha with hot water before adding cold milk.
