UJI -HEKI - YUTAKA MIDORI - CEREMONIAL MATCHA (YT01) – 30g / 1.05 oz - Tin

YT01 — Yutaka Midori Single Cultivar Matcha

Bold Warmth, Neon Green & Roasted Nut Depth

• Vivid, Neon Emerald Color: Yutaka Midori produces an exceptionally bright, saturated green that becomes even more striking when whisked with milk. Its intense color creates a beautiful contrast in matcha lattes while still retaining the visual character of premium Japanese green tea.
• Silky, Creamy Texture: Finely stone-ground for a smooth, velvety mouthfeel. The powder integrates beautifully with both water and milk, producing a dense, creamy body without feeling heavy or grainy.
• Warm Roasted Macadamia & Chestnut Aroma: Unlike the delicate floral character found in some cultivars, Yutaka Midori expresses a deeper, warmer aromatic profile reminiscent of roasted macadamia, toasted chestnut, and gently roasted nuts. The fragrance is rich, comforting, and distinctly sophisticated.
• Bold Umami with a Gentle Bitter Edge: Prepared traditionally with water, YT01 begins with full-bodied umami and natural sweetness, followed by a subtle touch of bitterness that gives the tea structure and depth rather than harshness.
• Remarkable Transformation with Milk: When prepared as a latte, that gentle bitterness softens almost completely. What remains is a naturally sweet, creamy cup filled with warm roasted-nut aromas. The milk amplifies its macadamia and chestnut character, creating a rich, inviting Matcha latte that is both powerful and exceptionally smooth.
• Long, Aromatic Finish: One of YT01's most memorable qualities is its lingering aftertaste. The warm roasted fragrance remains softly in the throat long after each sip, gradually unfolding into a clean, sweet finish.

A Bold Single-Cultivar Matcha Made for Latte Lovers

• 100% Yutaka Midori: A pure single-cultivar expression that showcases the naturally rich, bold personality of Yutaka Midori without blending away its distinctive character.
• Naturally Warm & Full-Bodied: YT01 offers a noticeably deeper and more grounded flavor profile than sweeter, floral cultivars. Its roasted-nut character gives it a warm, confident personality that may particularly appeal to drinkers who prefer bold, less floral, more traditionally masculine flavor profiles.
• Exceptional for Matcha Lattes: Its vivid green color remains beautiful against milk, while its stronger aroma and body prevent the Matcha from disappearing once milk is added.
• Beautiful Hot or Iced: In a hot latte, the roasted macadamia and chestnut notes become warm and enveloping. Over ice, its neon-green color and rich aroma create a striking, refreshing drink.
• A Matcha That Lingers: Rather than disappearing immediately after the first sip, YT01 leaves a fragrant, gently sweet roasted finish that continues through the throat — one of the characteristics that makes this Matcha especially memorable.

Product Highlights

• 🍵 Cultivar: 100% Single Cultivar Yutaka Midori (ゆたかみどり)
• 🏆 YT01 Distinction: Bold Single-Cultivar Matcha with exceptional latte performance
• 📍 Origin: Japan
• ✨ Taste Profile: Rich Umami, Natural Sweetness, Gentle Bitterness, Warm Roasted-Nut Finish
• 🌰 Aroma: Roasted Macadamia, Chestnut, Toasted Nuts
• 🎨 Color: Intense Neon Emerald Green
• 🥄 Texture: Fine, Silky & Creamy
• 🥛 With Milk: Smooth, Naturally Sweet, Warm & Deeply Aromatic with virtually no noticeable bitterness
• 📦 Packaging: Classic 30g / 1.05 oz Airtight Freshness Tin
• ✅ Best For: Premium Matcha Lattes, Iced Matcha, Strong Usucha, and drinkers who prefer a deeper, warmer and more full-bodied Matcha

Why YT01 Stands Out in a Latte

Some Matcha cultivars become muted once milk is added.

YT01 does the opposite.

Its strong Yutaka Midori character carries beautifully through milk. The slight bitterness of straight Matcha softens, while the tea's natural sweetness and distinctive roasted macadamia and chestnut aroma become more pronounced.

The result is a latte that is bright neon green, silky smooth, intensely aromatic, warm and sophisticated — with a lingering roasted fragrance that remains pleasantly in the throat after the last sip.

For those who find floral Matcha too delicate and prefer something bolder, warmer and more confident, YT01 offers a very different Matcha experience.