This is one of the three blends I bought and it is absolutely delicious and stunningly green in color.

Definitely repurchasing it again

So creamy, well-balanced, and smooth.

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!

Customer support took excellent care of me.

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!

I like the product

I keep coming back to this one over and over again. Super creamy and delightful. I make sure to always have this option whenever I want what is tried and true.

Love these little tins! Great way to sample a few different matcha types. I’ve really been enjoying these. The matcha is high quality and froths beautifully. Would absolutely repurchase

Ordered this for a friend and it made for a perfect gift that she loved. Bonus that it was wrapped so beautifully!

I've been drinking matcha for about a year now and I've purchased tea from many different companies just to see what's out there. But I keep coming back to River and Stone. It's really the best. This time I purchased the matcha sampler and so far I've only opened the Somada Okumidori. I can see why it's one of their best sellers! It's smooth yet distinct and like all River and Stone teas, tastes really fresh. I'm looking forward to trying the other cultivars in the sampler.

This was a wild experience because even though I knew it would taste different than matcha, my brain still had certain expectations and the disconnect took a moment to process. It was a whole journey of discovery in a small cup.

This tastes like a delicious loose leaf brew, but with added creaminess from the frothing. It has a sour-sweet note with floral tones that is maybe comparable to yuzu or Meyer lemon. It's bright and has a supporting sweetness that is really pleasant.

There's also really nice herbal/vegetal layer. It's not grassy at all. It reminds me of when you open a sandalwood fan. Again, there's a sweetness to it that I find intriguing and compelling.

And there's also a deep spice note that makes me think of mulling spices. It tastes like someone with a very even hand has added a flavored syrup for the holidays, but it's just the tea being amazing.

I highly recommending trying this, especially if you like teas like red oolong or oriental beauty.

This is a great tea! Very mellow flavor, but still with all the ritual of traditional matcha. Smooth and pleasant.

Best matcha I’ve tasted, and I’ve tasted many !

I bought two Ceremonial Samplers, one as a gift and the other for me! It's such a great way to try different matcha. Each one has a wonderful distinctive flavor. It makes a great gift for a fellow matcha lover and for yourself!

I travel for work a lot and this makes it so easy to have good quality matcha no matter where I end up! I never have to give up quality as I can take it anywhere with me!

Great stuff. Wish they put the type of matcha each sample is rather than just labeling them with only a number

Very smooth and creamy bright green matcha with light floral notes with lots of umami. Definitely, the best Gokuo I had.

Been ordering from River & Stone for my morning matcha and so happy with the taste & quality!

I was really impressed with the quality, and it was fun to get a chance to try out several different matchas at an affordable price. I will definitely be a return customer!

I love matcha, and this one tastes so good!

I would order this again. So far this is the best tasting Matcha I ever had. Smooth flavor with a hint of sweetness. I drink mine with almond milk and cinnamon. Yum

The perfect balance of creamy and sweet. Really enjoyed drinking this one!