HAYASHIYA Matcha Powder - Oimatsu - Kyoto Uji Ceremonial Grade, First Harvest Stone Milled Authentic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder (40g / 1.4oz)

My sister and I had a chance to visit Uji last year. We attended some traditional tea ceremonies and tasted various exquisite matcha. That trip definitely set a high bar! So, I was genuinely pleased to find this HAYASHIYA Fuji matcha available here – it really hits the mark for authentic quality. First off, the color is that vibrant, deep green you look for in a good first-harvest ceremonial grade. It's a super fine powder and whisks up beautifully smooth. Taste-wise, it strikes a wonderful balance. It's got that lovely smoothness, a noticeable savory umami depth, and a natural sweetness that lingers just right. Honestly, it reminds me strongly of the high-quality bowls I enjoyed in Uji. It's now my go-to morning cup at the office – literally the first thing I make when I get in (yes, I keep a proper whisk (chasen) and matcha bowl there).

Nice green color. Kind of nutty flavor with bitterness but still good.

It's a gorgeous vibrant green color and the flavor is yummy. In a latte it kind of reminds me of honey nut cheerios milk but just imagine it not as sweet, so it pairs beautifully with agave! However, I found this powder to not be as smooth & it doesn't froth up as well for me... It's a bit on the grainy side but I just whisk as much as I can because it's still very delicious and yummy. It just doesn't whisk up as fast as some other matcha powders I own. The powder has a yummy toasty scent as well. I would repurchase

I tried this matcha for the first time and it tastes amazing. Great matcha for the price. Tastes great in latte.

I get my matcha from coworkers that travel to Japan and bring it back. I ran out and decided to try this one and it’s very good. I like tasting my matcha- no sweetener so I need it to have a delicious taste and this one is a great option.

Great quality, color and taste. Will buy again.

I really wanted to like this, but it's the worst ceremonial grade matcha I've ever bought. It's bland and lacks flavor, aside from bitter and almost dry afternotes. This is my first time purchasing from this brand, so I'm unsure if the issue is the matcha's quality or the storage quality between different warehouses.I've heard good things about this brand, so I'd be open to purchasing from their actual website. But I certainly wouldn't purchase it here again. I would return my matcha if I could.EDIT: Bumped up to 3 stars b/c the seller was kind enough to refund me

Loveeeee it, very nice flavor when I make my matcha. Make sure you whisk it correctly to avoid it being bitter and not creamy. Have fun!