Meaning “heart” in Japanese, this matcha is known for its pristine taste. Crafted for traditional tea preparation — what many call ceremonial matcha.
This tea is grown on a JAS-certified organic farm, meaning it is locally certified as organic in Japan.
Details
- Origin: Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, Japan
- Cultivars: Okumidori
- Artisan: Masa
- Season: Spring 2026
- Recommended use: usucha (thin tea) or koicha (thick tea)
Ingredients: matcha (ground green tea from tencha)
Caffeine level: moderate
Net wt: 30 g (approx. 15 servings usucha)
Preparation
USUCHA ("THIN" MATCHA) • GRASSY + MAXIMUM BENEFITS
- Heat 2 oz (¼ cup) spring or filtered water to 175°F / 79°C.
- Sift ½ tsp (2–3 g) matcha into chawan (matcha bowl) or katakuchi (spouted bowl), then slowly pour in water.
- Whisk briskly in a zig-zag motion for 15 sec or until froth appears. Alternatively, you may use an electric frother in a tall beaker.
About matcha (抹茶)
Matcha is made from finely ground shade-grown tea leaves called "tencha." It contains about three times the antioxidants of regular green tea and is an excellent source for powerful catechins such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that are believed to have cleansing, anti-viral effects.
Customer Reviews
As a beginner to matcha, I grabbed a tin of Kokoro in-store. Single-origin from Kyoto, Okumidori cultivar, it's vegetal and pretty floral with spinach and jasmine notes. I didn't get obvious nuttiness.
I made it as usucha (following the instructions), so there's a rounded mouth feel and slight microfoam. The website mentions Spring 2025 harvest (tin shows April 2027 expiration), which I'm not sure if that's why the matcha had a Hulk green in the first week of immediate refrigeration.
I'm glad the staff had recommended this as their everyday matcha since it goes well on its own or as latte!
Kokoro has become my go-to matcha and one I always want to have on hand. I already love Okumidori, and this one hits everything I enjoy about the cultivar—smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to drink with that beautiful balance of sweetness and umami. It’s the kind of matcha I can enjoy regularly and still look forward to every bowl.
Paru is also fantastic. Their quality is consistently excellent, and the staff is always kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited about tea. Kokoro is an easy favorite and one I’ll keep coming back for.
Very flavorful
It tastes very good, it has smooth and rich flavor
Smooth