Shade-grown for umami
Twenty-one days under shade raise the leaf's L-theanine, the amino acid behind matcha's deep, savoury umami.
光 · CEREMONIAL GRADE · UJI
Ceremonial Grade Matcha Starter Kit
Everything for your first bowl.
A 30g tin of Hikari, our smooth first-harvest matcha from Uji, with a bamboo whisk, a bamboo scoop and a fine sifter. Everything needed for your first bowl, for £5.50 less than buying the four apart.
Why you'll love it
- Ceremonial grade, first harvest from Uji.
- Milled monthly, packed weekly in London.
- Nothing added. Pure powdered tea leaf, no sugar.
- Free UK delivery over £25.
- First harvest, from Uji
- Packed weekly
- Free UK shipping £25+
How to brew
- Sift 3g into a warm bowl.
- Add 48ml of hot water at 80°C.
- Whisk briskly in a W or M motion for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Drink straight, or pour over warm milk for a latte.
TASTING NOTES · 味の地図
How they taste.
WHY RAKU MATCHA 選ばれる理由
Why people choose Raku Matcha.
A two-minute ritual
Sift, whisk, drink. A small daily pause that is quietly your own.
Cafe quality at home
Ceremonial grade from Uji, with no queue and no barista markup.
製法 · FROM LEAF TO BOWL
Four steps. Nearly two centuries.
01 · 栽培
Shade-grown
Twenty-one days under shade brings out chlorophyll and umami in the leaf.
02 · 収穫
Hand-picked
Only the youngest, softest leaves of the spring harvest are taken.
03 · 石臼
Milled
Milled in small monthly batches at the Uji tea house.
04 · 包装
Packed weekly
Hand-packed in our London studio every week, then sealed and shipped immediately.
FROM UJI · KYOTO
From a tea house with nearly two centuries of expertise.
We work with a Uji tea house with nearly two centuries of expertise. Hikari is their highest grade first-harvest matcha, shade-grown for 21 days, hand-picked, and milled in small monthly batches.
REVIEWS · お客様の声
Customer reviews
PAIRS WELL WITH
Complete the ritual.
RECIPES · 抹茶 の レシピ
How we drink ours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions, answered.
How long does an opened tin stay fresh?
Sealed and stored in a cool, dark place, an opened tin keeps its brightness for about four weeks. Refrigerate to extend.
Do I need a chasen to make matcha?
It helps. A chasen creates the dense foam that defines a properly whisked bowl. A handheld milk frother is a workable substitute.
What's the difference between Hikari and Shōgun?
Hikari is bright, sweet, and vegetal. Best as a pure bowl. Shōgun is bolder and more structured, built to hold up in lattes.
Is Hikari good for matcha lattes?
Yes. The richness holds up well against milk. For an even bigger latte body, reach for Shōgun.
Where is the matcha shipped from?
We pack and ship every order from our London studio. Royal Mail 48 within the UK. Free on orders over £25, otherwise £1.50.
GUIDES · 手引き
