Yomo no Kaori by Yamamasa Koyamaen

Yomo no Kaori by Yamamasa Koyamaen is an Uji matcha with a smooth, mellow taste and a clean finish. Yomo no Kaori has a full aroma, rounded flavour and refreshing aftertaste. 

Compared with Samidori, Yomo no Kaori comes across a little sweeter and fuller, with a creamier texture and less noticeable bitterness. Light nutty or roasted notes, add a little more depth without making the matcha feel heavy. 

How Does It Taste?

Smooth, Creamy and Refreshing

Flavour Profile:
Yomo no Kaori has mellow umami, light natural sweetness and a creamy texture. Bitterness is low, while nutty or lightly roasted notes give it a slightly warmer flavour.

Aroma:
Full and fresh.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing, with a little sweetness and creaminess remaining after each sip.

What to Enjoy It With

Japanese Sweets:
Pair with mochi, dorayaki or red bean sweets.

Western Sweets:
Its slightly warmer flavour works well with chocolate, almond, hazelnut or lightly caramelised desserts.

At a Glance

• Grade: Ceremonial Grade
• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
• Producer: Yamamasa Koyamaen
• Preparation: Traditional usucha and matcha lattes
• Taste: Smooth and creamy with mellow umami, light sweetness and a clean finish
• Ideal for: Those who prefer a smoother, slightly sweeter everyday matcha with low bitterness

Brewing Tip

Yamamasa Koyamaen’s standard preparation is 1.5g of matcha with approximately 70ml of water at 80°C. Yomo no Kaori is also one of the teas the producer recommends for matcha lattes. For lattes use 3-4g of matcha with 40ml of water.