Yame Matcha Yame no Hikari

Yame no Hikari (八女の光) — "the light of Yame" — is an imperial grade, first harvest matcha from Yame, Fukuoka, one of Japan's most prestigious tea regions known for exceptional sweetness and umami.Single-cultivar Tsuyuhikari, which is where the intensity of the aroma comes from. The nose is emphatically floral, and the cup is mellow and rounded rather than sharp, with strong umami opening into a deep, lingering sweetness.Origin: Yame, Fukuoka | Grade: Imperial Ceremonial | Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari | Harvest: 1st Harvest | Supply: ~1 ton/monthRecommended for Usucha and premium matcha lattes. Available as a 30g sample and in 1kg wholesale bags. Yame no Hikari at a glance Region Yame Grade Imperial Ceremonial Grade Cultivar Tsuyuhikari Harvest 1st Harvest Best for usucha (thin tea), matcha lattes Monthly supply approx. 1 ton/month Tasting notes Intensely floral aroma with a mellow richness. Strong umami opening into a deep, lingering sweetness. How to order Yame no Hikari is sold as a 30g sample for tasting and in 1kg bags for cafés, food manufacturers and private label brands. Volume pricing applies from 5kg across an order (3%), with 5% from 10kg and 10% from 100kg. See the wholesale page for ordering steps, or compare every grade in the 30g sample range.