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Round and umami-rich

Hikari Premium Matcha

Hikari is a premium matcha for anyone who wants to taste quality while switching between matcha with hot water and a refined Matcha Latte.

Matcha type Premium matcha
Hikari Premium Matcha Japanese matcha powder for matcha with hot water and latte

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Hikari Premium Matcha

30 g

Price € 15,50

Flavor profile

How to read the flavor profile

Use the flavor profile as a quick impression of the matcha. Aroma, umami, bitterness and color help you compare whether a matcha is better suited to hot water, latte or recipes. The final taste depends on dosage, water temperature, preparation and ingredients such as milk, sugar, cream or batter.

Aroma

5/5

Very strong aroma

Umami

5/5

Very strong umami

Bitterness

1/5

Very low bitterness

Color

4/5

Strong green color

What makes this matcha special?

Hikari is premium matcha for anyone who likes switching between hot water preparation and Matcha Latte. According to the product data, Hikari scores high on aroma and umami, with low bitterness and a strong green color. That makes this matcha a good fit for customers who want a refined taste but also a practical choice for daily use.

Taste

Prepared with hot water, Hikari mainly shows its round umami and fresh green character. In a Matcha Latte, the taste becomes softer and creamier while the matcha remains clearly recognizable. That makes Hikari a pleasant choice if you want one premium Japanese matcha for traditional preparation, latte and Iced Matcha.

Origin and tea profile

Hikari comes from Japanese tea regions that together provide a broad, trusted base. The listed cultivar is Okumidori, a tea cultivar often appreciated for its beautiful green color and clean, balanced impression. That makes Hikari useful if you want to choose on more than price or packaging. As with any matcha, the exact taste can vary slightly by harvest and batch.

Does this matcha fit you?

Hikari fits you if you want one premium matcha for several moments. Drink it with hot water only when you want to taste the round umami, or use it for a soft Matcha Latte where the matcha taste remains clearly present.

Best for

  • Matcha with hot water
  • Premium Matcha Latte
  • Iced Matcha
  • Daily premium use

Choice guide

  • Choose Hikari if you want one premium Japanese matcha for matcha with hot water, Matcha Latte and Iced Matcha.
  • Prepare Hikari with hot water first, so you can judge the round umami, low bitterness and green color properly.
  • When making a latte, whisk the matcha smooth first and then add milk or plant-based milk so the matcha taste stays recognizable.

Quality information

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What we know about this matcha

  • Harvest: 1st flush
  • Region: Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Miyazaki
  • Cultivar: Okumidori

Prepare and taste

For Hikari, use hot water of about 70 to 80 degrees Celsius, not boiling water. This keeps the taste softer and helps prevent unnecessary bitterness. For Iced Matcha, whisk the powder smooth with a small amount of hot water first. Then pour over ice and add cold water, milk or plant-based milk.

Why choose this one?

Hikari is a strong choice if you want to buy premium matcha without being limited to one preparation. You can drink it with hot water only, but also use it for a refined Matcha Latte or Iced Matcha. That makes Hikari a good fit for customers who want quality and still want flexibility.

Which matcha fits better?

Hikari fits you if you like having good Japanese matcha at home for different preparations. Drink it with hot water when you take time for a calm bowl of matcha, and use it just as easily for a creamy latte or Iced Matcha.