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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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NuttyUmamiCreamy
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Hibiki Matcha offers a remarkable depth of flavor, marked by intense aromatics and a profound lingering umami. Expect creamy notes balanced with the fresh essence of spring grass and a subtle nuttiness reminiscent of peanuts. The unique 'hiire' firing process gently caramelizes natural sugars, contributing to its rich profile.
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About This Tea
What does Hibiki Matcha taste like?
Hibiki Matcha offers a remarkable depth of flavor, marked by intense aromatics and a profound lingering umami. Expect creamy notes balanced with the fresh essence of spring grass and a subtle nuttines. It leans nutty, umami and creamy.
How should I brew Hibiki Matcha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Hibiki Matcha come from?
Grown in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Hibiki Matcha cost?
Starts at $52.00 from Kettl, or about $2.60/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $15.60 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
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