This Harmony Matcha truly lives up to its name. 🍵
Sourced from tea gardens in Kagoshima and Shizuoka, this ceremonial Okumidori blend offers a beautifully balanced cup from start to finish. The texture is smooth and velvety, with a rich umami presence that’s softened by a gentle, natural sweetness.
As someone new to preparing matcha myself, I’ve always felt a bit intimidated by the “proper” way to make it—but this turned out to be such a simple and fun experience. I whisked this one up with a handheld frother, which created a light, creamy foam with ease. After preparing it, I stepped outside for a moment just to take in that vibrant emerald green color—and it really was one of those simple, peaceful tea moments. 💚
I’ve had matcha in the past that leaned heavily vegetal or grassy, but this one felt remarkably smooth and creamy in comparison. The umami notes really stood out here—that savory, almost brothy depth that gives the tea a fuller, more rounded flavor and enhances its natural sweetness.
The flavor was clean and balanced with no harsh bitterness, making each sip feel calming and centered. When I lightly sweetened it, I added just a touch of local honey, which complemented the natural sweetness beautifully without overpowering the matcha. This is hands down the best Matcha I have ever experienced and loved that I did not have to add any milk. Matcha is often served as a latte and while this would undoubtedly make a fantastic latte, the beauty is the natural buttery creaminess to this exceptional high quality Matcha from Brook 37. I adore so many of Brook 37 teas, and excited to add this to my personal collection.
A lovely choice for those of us who love to explore tea and want to experience a balanced, approachable ceremonial matcha with depth and elegance.