by Kettl
A single-origin ceremonial matcha from a small Uji farm, curated by Kettl. Showcases terroir-driven flavor with full traceability.
Editorial verdict
A compelling choice for those who value provenance. The single-origin character gives it a distinctive profile that blended matcha cannot replicate.
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Bright vegetal notes, clean umami, light sweetness
Tracked across 1 merchant
Price trend
$115.00
Range: $101.95 — $115.00
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kettl· 30g | $115.00 | $3.83/g | Out of Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
Fresh and expressive.
Drinkable but a bit light.
Can work iced; less ideal with milk.
Standardized preparation parameters for this review
Grams used
2.00g
Water temp
78°C
Whisk
80-prong bamboo chasen
Sifted
Yes
Foam quality
7/10
Astringency
Low unless pushed hard.
Finish
Medium-long and bright.
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YuriMatcha Panel
Mar 14, 2026
Prepared as: usucha
Brighter and cleaner than most blends, with a traceable single-origin feel and a lively finish.
baseline_record
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availability
Limited
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Uji Hikari Single Origin product page — Kettl
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Kettl Uji Hikari product page — Kettl
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YuriMatcha tasting protocol session — YuriMatcha
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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 blendsBright vegetal notes, clean umami, light sweetness
Uji Hikari Single Origin is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Uji Hikari Single Origin is priced at $35.00 for 30g ($1.17/g).
Uji Hikari Single Origin is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Uji Hikari Single Origin uses the Okumidori cultivar.
You can buy Kettl Uji Hikari Single Origin directly from Kettl's official website. Current availability: discontinued.