by Kettl
Kettl’s flagship Matcha Sen Mon Ten collaboration with Yamamasa Koyamaen, built around a savory, structured Uji profile.
Editorial verdict
A good mid-premium Uji pick for drinkers who want more structure than sweetness and enough heft for focused usucha.
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Also sold as
Toasted sesame, spring herbs, nori, long savory finish
Tracked across 1 merchant
Price trend
$45.00
Range: $39.95 — $45.00
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kettl· 40g tin | $45.00 | $1.13/g | In Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
Structured and focused.
Acceptable at thicker ratio.
Too dry for milk.
Standardized preparation parameters for this review
Grams used
2.00g
Water temp
78°C
Whisk
80-prong bamboo chasen
Sifted
Yes
Foam quality
8/10
Astringency
Low to moderate depending on water heat.
Finish
Long and savory.
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YuriMatcha Panel
Mar 16, 2026
Prepared as: usucha
Hakusan feels savory and structured, with a pleasant sesame-and-nori profile that stands apart from sweeter Uji tins.
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Hakusan Matcha product page — Kettl
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About the brand
A Brooklyn-based specialty Japanese tea company that sources directly from small farms across Japan. Known for single-origin, small-batch matcha.
View all Kettl blendsToasted sesame, spring herbs, nori, long savory finish
Hakusan is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Hakusan is priced at $39.95 for 40g ($1.00/g).
Hakusan is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Kettl Hakusan directly from Kettl's official website. Current availability: In stock.