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Soft and refined

Kiyomi Ceremonial Matcha

Kiyomi is the most refined matcha in the EU Matcha line. It is made for people who enjoy matcha with hot water and want a soft, elegant taste without sharp bitterness.

Matcha type Ceremonial matcha
Kiyomi Ceremonial Matcha Japanese matcha powder for hot water preparation

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Kiyomi Ceremonial Matcha

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Flavor profile

How to read the flavor profile

Use the flavor profile as a quick impression of the matcha. Aroma, umami, bitterness and color help you compare whether a matcha is better suited to hot water, latte or recipes. The final taste depends on dosage, water temperature, preparation and ingredients such as milk, sugar, cream or batter.

Aroma

5/5

Very strong aroma

Umami

5/5

Very strong umami

Bitterness

1/5

Very low bitterness

Color

5/5

Very vivid green color

What makes this matcha special?

Kiyomi is ceremonial Japanese matcha for anyone who wants to drink matcha with hot water only. This selection is about softness, aroma, umami and a clear green color, without the taste quickly becoming sharp or bitter. Choose Kiyomi when you want a refined matcha for a calm tea moment and want to experience the refined taste of Japanese matcha.

Taste

Kiyomi comes into its own when you prepare it with hot water only that is not boiling, preferably around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius. This is where you can taste the soft umami, fresh green color and calm finish best. A light Matcha Latte is possible, but milk preparations usually do not need such a refined matcha.

Origin and tea profile

Kiyomi mentions Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Miyazaki as Japanese tea regions. That gives this matcha a broad Japanese base with well-known origins. First flush is also mentioned, together with the cultivar Saemidori. Saemidori is known for a soft impression and beautiful green color, which suits a ceremonial matcha for hot water preparation.

Does this matcha fit you?

Kiyomi fits you if you mainly want to prepare matcha with hot water only and are looking for a soft, umami-rich taste. This is matcha for a calm tea moment where aroma, color and finish matter. If you mainly make lattes, smoothies or desserts, a more practical matcha is probably the better choice.

Best for

  • Matcha with hot water only
  • A calm matcha moment
  • Tasting ceremonial matcha
  • A soft, light Matcha Latte

Choice guide

  • Choose Kiyomi if you mainly want to drink ceremonial Japanese matcha with hot water only.
  • When tasting, notice the soft aroma, fine foam, clear green color and calm finish.
  • For baking, smoothies and desserts, a culinary matcha is usually a better choice, so Kiyomi can shine in hot water preparation.

Quality information

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What we know about this matcha

  • Harvest: 1st flush
  • Region: Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Miyazaki
  • Cultivar: Saemidori

Prepare and taste

Use water that is hot but not boiling. Sift Kiyomi first for a smooth result, add a small amount of water and whisk until there are no lumps. Then add the rest of the water and whisk briefly with a chasen or milk frother. Use slightly less powder for a softer bowl and a little more when you want more body and umami.

Why choose this one?

Kiyomi is the right choice when you really want to drink matcha as tea: without milk, calm and with attention to taste. The low bitterness, soft umami and clear green color suit a preparation with only hot water. That lets you taste more of the refinement you choose a ceremonial matcha for.

Which matcha fits better?

Kiyomi fits you if you want to drink matcha like tea: without milk, calm and with attention to aroma, color and finish. In a simple preparation with hot water, this matcha shows its best side. Choose Kiyomi when you mainly want to enjoy a soft, refined Japanese matcha without milk or other ingredients.