by Yoshidaen吉田園
Hoshino Matcha (星野抹茶) takes its name directly from the Hoshino district of Yame — one of Japan's most celebrated tea-growing sub-regions, long famous for producing the country's finest gyokuro. Stone-milled from carefully shade-grown tencha, this 20g can delivers the area's characteristic aromatic depth, smooth umami, and the soft buttery sweetness that sets Hoshino-grown teas apart. An accessible entry point to Yoshidaen's range.
Editorial verdict
A place-specific ceremonial matcha that lets the Hoshino terroir speak clearly. Vivid color, layered umami, and the lush, mist-nurtured sweetness that makes Yame teas so prized. Good value in the 20g can for those exploring Fukuoka matcha.
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Other blends from Yame
Etsy — Fukuoka Yame Yoshidaen Ceremonial Matcha: Hoshino Matcha 20g Can
Supports: Product name Hoshino Matcha (星野抹茶), 20g can, ceremonial grade, origin Yame Fukuoka.
About the brand
吉田園
Yoshidaen (株式会社吉田園) is a Yame tea producer and manufacturer based in Kuroki, Yame, Fukuoka. The official site states the company was founded in January 1948 and incorporated in November 1978, and highlights integrated production across green tea, tencha, and matcha with dedicated tencha and matcha factories.
View all Yoshidaen blendsHoshino is sourced from Yame, Japan.
Hoshino is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Yoshidaen Hoshino is available through Yoshidaen's official website. Current availability: discontinued.