If you prefer your matcha with milk, this one is made just for you. Matchatori No. 12 Signature Latte Grade comes from Yame in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and combines a fuller umami flavor with a delicate sweetness, lightly roasted notes, and a fresh finish. Its flavor is bold enough to hold its own even in a creamy latte, yet it remains smooth and free of any overly pronounced bitterness.
This matcha is created by blending tencha from the first and second harvests and includes the Yabukita, Yutakamidori, Saemidori, Samidori, and Asanoka cultivars. The tea leaves are lightly roasted before processing, which adds greater depth and a pleasantly warming character to their flavor. The result is a versatile matcha that’s best suited for lattes, but you can also easily prepare it traditionally as a lighter usucha.
The package contains 40 g of finely ground matcha, which—at a serving size of about 2 g—is enough for approximately 20 servings. Simply whisk it into a small amount of water using a chasen, then top it off with your favorite milk. A great choice for anyone who wants to start with high-quality Japanese matcha and is looking for a flavor profile that pairs well with an everyday latte.
Matchatori chooses lightweight, compact bags to protect the matcha from light, air, and moisture, while also reducing the weight of the packaging and the space required to ship it from Japan to you. This keeps packaging and shipping costs lower, allowing them to invest more in the tea itself.