I have been involved with traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony for over 50 years. This Tea was delicious!
The aroma of the matcha as I poured hot water on it was green and slightly earthy. The bright green hue marked its quality. Had a sweet taste for what it is, a unique taste in it of itself. Strong, but with a little more water it balances it out. Left calm but energetic after drinking.
Bought this as a Valentine’s gift. Well worth it!
This matcha is hands down my favorite matcha I have had in YEARS! This matcha is smooth and creamy with little to no bitterness at the end!
As beautiful in color as mild in taste while walking through a shaded forest.
We use this matcha in our coffee shop and customers always comment on the great quality. Ordering and delivery and quick and easy and the product is incredible.
So creamy and soft. Has such a vibrant color and blends so well with coconut milk for a latte.
I consider myself quite particular about matcha when it comes to taste and texture and color. I’ve tried many brands and varieties (although I haven’t yet visited Japan- one day), and River and Stone is by far the highest quality. Highly recommend!
This matcha is unmatched in its smooth profile. It has a beautiful, bright green color. I will definitely be ordering again!
This variation is great as it works so well with my homemade syrups and has just the perfect amount of floral and buttery notes. I tried the mini set of cultivars first to see what I liked and had to get this one in full size!
This was a Christmas gift for my sister and she loves it—she tries to save a bit at the end of each shipment to compare to the next !
I have been sourcing my matcha from River and Stone most recently, and it is by far the highest quality I have found locally. Wonderful!
I buy matcha directly from Japan and this rivals it. I am so glad I found River and Stone. Their customer service is exceptional. Thank you!
Very nice gift for my partner and good quality matcha!
Excellent matcha. So much fresher than what I usually get.
The high mountain blend is a vibrant green, with a full, rich flavor. It creates a smooth, creamy froth, and is great for sipping on its own. Absolutely would recommend.
This is one of the three blends I bought and it is absolutely delicious and stunningly green in color.
Bought as a gift set for my partner who has gotten into matcha. she loves it and the bamboo looks so good!
Bursting with umami and a jade like color this does not disappoint. I feel like I'm tasting history!
Tasting Notes:
As usucha, all the fragrance notes are more pronounced. Bright, floral, citrusy... with sharpness, high astringency, with a lingering mid-bitterness and soap (to me) aftertaste. A hint of late spring, dry grass also, perhaps. Paired with dates, the bitterness and astringency become a bit subdued, and everything seems to play well on the tongue with the bright notes still standing out.
Now, as a latte? All the notes softened yet also became more nuanced. Florals were notably rose notes. Citrus was more like a clementine citrus. Bitterness disappeared. Astringency was mild. This transformation made me want to come up with all different recipes of tea lattes. But not ones that are heavy on jams and syrups. Things that would complement these notes. I think this is also a wonderful alternative for those who dislike the earthiness of matcha but also might not be wanting a coffee flavor. This is that distinct. Not as heavy as an earl grey but within that floral realm.
Final thoughts:
The flavor difference in this diancha vs this other white tea I'm currently drinking (Hakusei from Ikkyu) are vastly different. I would happily drink this diancha as a latte in the morning with perhaps a spritz of cherry blossom over it come the springtime. Hakusei in the evening for me is still comforting, buttery, sweet, umami.
Very smooth, has a nice distinct flavor that goes well with oat milk and honey!