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Shirakawa Midori

by Kettl

A Shirakawa, Uji latte-focused matcha designed to keep its Uji character under milk instead of disappearing into sweetness.

Editorial verdict

A strong choice when your main question is whether a premium Uji matcha can still hold up in milk.

Best for

  • Designed for lattes
  • Stone-milled and expressive
  • Good value for specialty latte use

Skip if

  • Too forceful for delicate usucha
  • Less interesting than single-cultivar straight-drinking matcha

Where to Buy

1 option
  • Kettl

    Authorized RetailerIn StockVerified 3d ago

    $40.00 / 40g tin

    $1.00/g

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Quick Facts

Origin
Uji
Harvest
First-flush tencha
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Fresh grass, toasted grain, creamy milk-friendly finish
Price/gram
$0.90
Package
40g
Price
$35.95
Availability
kettl.co (In stock)
Last verified
Apr 2, 2026

Flavor Profile

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

Also sold as

Shirakawa Midori Matcha

Tasting Notes

Fresh grass, toasted grain, creamy milk-friendly finish

Price & Availability

Tracked across 1 merchant

Price trend

$40.00

Range: $35.95 — $40.00

Mar 31Apr 12
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
kettl· 40g tin$40.00$1.00/gIn StockApr 12, 2026

Preparation Verdicts

Usucha

Serviceable but not the target prep.

Koicha

Too forceful for koicha.

Latte

Excellent under milk.

Beginner friendliness: 5/10Bitterness tolerance: medium

Tasting Protocol

Standardized preparation parameters for this review

Grams used

3.50g

Water temp

82°C

Whisk

milk frother finish after whisk

Sifted

Yes

Foam quality

7/10

Astringency

Bitterness firms up with too much powder.

Finish

Medium.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Designed for lattes
  • Stone-milled and expressive
  • Good value for specialty latte use

Cons

  • Too forceful for delicate usucha
  • Less interesting than single-cultivar straight-drinking matcha

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Reviews

8.7/ 10 average from 1 review
Y

YuriMatcha Panel

intermediate·Palate: tests matcha mostly in milk drinks
8.7/10

Mar 15, 2026

Prepared as: latte

Shirakawa Midori keeps enough grass and toast under oat milk to still read as matcha instead of generic sweetness.

+ Excellent latte carry-through+ Stone-milled texture− Straight preparation is blunt

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)

Shirakawa Midori 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 Shirakawa Midori taste like?

Fresh grass, toasted grain, creamy milk-friendly finish

Where does Shirakawa Midori come from?

Shirakawa Midori is sourced from Uji, Japan.

How much does Shirakawa Midori cost?

Shirakawa Midori is priced at $35.95 for 40g ($0.90/g).

What is Shirakawa Midori best for?

Shirakawa Midori is recommended for latte. Matcha combined with steamed or frothed milk. Works best with matcha that has a strong, bold flavor.

Where can I buy Kettl Shirakawa Midori?

You can buy Kettl Shirakawa Midori directly from Kettl's official website. Current availability: In stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Uji
Harvest
First-flush tencha
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Fresh grass, toasted grain, creamy milk-friendly finish
Price/gram
$0.90
Package
40g
Price
$35.95
Availability
kettl.co (In 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

$40.00 / 40g tin

K

Kettl

Brooklyn, New York and Fukuoka, Japan

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