MATSUKO

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Description 2025 harvest MATSUKO is a ceremonial-grade matcha made with a single-estate blend of the Yabukita and Okumidori cultivars. Its creamy and smooth mouthfeel is accented b y a hint of bitterness and a sweet finish. This matcha is produced by Koga Cha Gyo, the family-operated business of Koga san based in Yame. MATSUKO exemplifies the tastes of Kagoshima-grown leaves and has notes of artichoke, moss, and fresh cut grass, with hints of toasted hazelnut. Organic matcha is rare in Japan in general, and in Kyushu in particular. The leaves of this premium ceremonial matcha come from a single estate in southern Kagoshima, and are selected by the skilled tea masters of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame. Show more