Izumi & Kiwami Duo

Two matchas. Two of Uji's most revered tea houses. One journey into the heart of Japanese matcha.

This duo pairs two signature blends—each crafted by a family whose name is woven into the history of Uji itself. Together they trace two sides of the region's craft: the bold, versatile brilliance of one master blend and the sweet, effortless generosity of another.

Kiwami — crafted by Marukyu Koyamaen, one of Uji's most revered tea houses, refining the art of matcha for over 300 years. Bold and bright, Kiwami pours a fresh, vivid green with a clean, matcha-forward character rounded by natural sweetness and a quiet depth of umami. It holds its full flavour whether whisked as usucha or poured over milk—as at home in a premium latte as in a traditional bowl.

Izumi — a blend of four prized cultivars, Gokou, Okumidori, Samidori, and Tsuyuhikari, crafted in the heart of Uji by Ocha no Kanbayashi, a heritage tea house carrying forward a 450-year family lineage. Fragrant and full-bodied, Izumi is generously sweet with a gentle, rounded umami and almost no astringency or bitterness. It stays smooth and effortlessly drinkable whether whisked as usucha or poured over milk—the softer, sweeter cup of the two.

Together, they form a journey across Uji—from the bold everyday brilliance of one blend to the sweet generosity of another. A collection for those who seek to collect, compare, and experience matcha at its fullest.

Includes:
Kiwami Matcha (25g)
Izumi Matcha (25g)

- Sift 1g matcha for usucha or 3g for koicha or latte into a bowl.
- Add 60ml water for usucha or 30ml for koicha or latte at 75°C.
- Whisk vigorously in a W or zigzag motion for 30 seconds until frothy.
- Enjoy straight or add 120ml milk (hot or iced). Sweeten if desired

- Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
- Keep airtight.
- Temperature and humidity may affect the freshness and texture of the matcha.
- Refrigerate after opening for maximum flavour.