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Kiwami

by Kettl

Kettl positions Kiwami as a top-tier Yame koicha matcha with unusually decadent texture and almost no rough edges.

Editorial verdict

A luxury koicha pick for drinkers who care more about depth and texture than value.

Best for

  • Exceptional body
  • Very low bitterness
  • Koicha-ready

Skip if

  • Expensive
  • Too rich for some daily drinkers

Where to Buy

1 option
  • Kettl

    Authorized RetailerOut of StockVerified 3d ago

    $80.00 / 20g tin

    $4.00/g

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Quick Facts

Origin
Yame
Harvest
First-flush tencha
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Dark chocolate, melted cream, dense umami, silky finish
Price/gram
$3.55
Package
20g
Price
$70.95
Availability
kettl.co (Out of stock)
Last verified
Apr 2, 2026

Flavor Profile

Five-dimension scoring on a 0–10 scale
Use casesUsuchaKoicha

Also sold as

Kiwami Matcha

Tasting Notes

Dark chocolate, melted cream, dense umami, silky finish

Price & Availability

Tracked across 1 merchant

Price trend

$80.00

Range: $70.95 — $80.00

Mar 31Apr 12
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
kettl· 20g tin$80.00$4.00/gOut of StockApr 12, 2026

Preparation Verdicts

Usucha

Full and creamy.

Koicha

Outstanding with cream-like density.

Latte

Too rich and expensive for routine lattes.

Beginner friendliness: 3/10Bitterness tolerance: low

Tasting Protocol

Standardized preparation parameters for this review

Grams used

4.00g

Water temp

75°C

Whisk

100-prong bamboo chasen

Sifted

Yes

Foam quality

9/10

Astringency

Very low in correct preparation.

Finish

Long and decadent.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exceptional body
  • Very low bitterness
  • Koicha-ready

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Too rich for some daily drinkers

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Reviews

9.3/ 10 average from 1 review
Y

YuriMatcha Panel

advanced·Palate: prefers rich koicha and dense body
9.3/10

Mar 14, 2026

Prepared as: koicha

Kiwami delivers the dense creaminess Kettl promises, with dark-chocolate depth and almost no distracting bitterness.

+ Elite texture+ Built for koicha− High cost and tiny format

Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 2, 2026
Method
official_website
Sources used
2 sources
Reviewed by
YuriMatcha Panel
Last change
baseline_record
How we verify data →

Change Log

baseline_record

Seeded from official source set

Via official_website

Mar 18, 2026

by yurimatcha-editor

Sources (2)

Kiwami Matcha product page — Kettl

Accessed Mar 18, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Current price, package size, origin, cultivar, producer positioning, and storefront notes

YuriMatcha tasting protocol session — YuriMatcha

Accessed Mar 18, 2026Confidence: 85%

Supports: Editorial tasting notes, preparation verdicts, and pros/cons

About the brand

Kettl

A Brooklyn-based specialty Japanese tea company that sources directly from small farms across Japan. Known for single-origin, small-batch matcha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiwami taste like?

Dark chocolate, melted cream, dense umami, silky finish

Where does Kiwami come from?

Kiwami is sourced from Yame, Japan.

How much does Kiwami cost?

Kiwami is priced at $70.95 for 20g ($3.55/g).

What is Kiwami best for?

Kiwami is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.

Where can I buy Kettl Kiwami?

You can buy Kettl Kiwami directly from Kettl's official website. Current availability: Out of stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Yame
Harvest
First-flush tencha
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Dark chocolate, melted cream, dense umami, silky finish
Price/gram
$3.55
Package
20g
Price
$70.95
Availability
kettl.co (Out of stock)
Last verified
Apr 2, 2026

Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 2, 2026
Method
official_website
Sources used
2 sources
Reviewed by
YuriMatcha Panel
Last change
baseline_record
How we verify data →

Where to Buy

Kettl

$80.00 / 20g tin

K

Kettl

Brooklyn, New York and Fukuoka, Japan

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