Harney & Sons Supreme Matcha

Harney & Sons Supreme Matcha is a second-season Uji matcha with a lighter, gentler profile than the brand’s first-crop ceremonial option. Stone-milled from Tencha into a fine, bright green powder, it has honeydew melon and artichoke notes, medium body, and vivid green liquor. Its approachable character suits a first bowl of matcha as well as lattes, iced matcha, and smoothies.

What does Supreme Matcha taste like?

This matcha balances its vegetal artichoke note with the softer character of honeydew melon. The cup has medium body and a lighter profile than the brand’s first-crop ceremonial option. That distinction matters for buyers who want enough flavor to drink it as a bowl without committing to the fuller taste of a first-crop ceremonial matcha.

• Tasting notes: honeydew melon and artichoke
• Body: medium
• Appearance: fine, bright green powder with vivid green liquor
• Ingredient: green tea

How is this Uji matcha produced?

Supreme Matcha comes from gardens in the Uji area, the same garden source used for Harney & Sons Jobetsugi ceremonial matcha. The leaves are picked during the second season and processed into Tencha, the flat leaf used to make matcha. The Tencha is then stone-milled into powder. The later picking helps distinguish Supreme from the brand’s first-crop ceremonial offering and accounts for its lighter, more forgiving cup.

Can Supreme Matcha be used for lattes and iced drinks?

Supreme Matcha is intended for several serving styles. It can be prepared as a traditional bowl, blended into a latte, served as iced matcha, or added to a smoothie. Special equipment is not required. A bamboo whisk can create froth, while a small electric frother, lidded jar, or cocktail shaker can also be used.

A standard 2 g bowl contains about 80 mg of caffeine. This is slightly less than a typical cup of coffee and more than the same amount of steeped green tea because the powdered leaf is consumed rather than removed after infusion.

What format is available, and how should it be stored?

Supreme Matcha is available as loose matcha in an 80 g tin, with a subscription option also listed. Matcha has more exposed surface area than whole-leaf tea, so contact with air causes it to fade faster. Keep the tin sealed in a cool place away from light, then refrigerate it after opening. This format is a practical choice for buyers seeking one Uji matcha that can move between a first bowl, milk-based drinks, iced matcha, and smoothies.