Hoshino Seichaen Hoshi no Tsuyu review
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Product Details
- Brand
- Hoshino Seichaen
- Origin
- Yame, Fukuoka
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Cultivars
- Yame Blend
- Sizes
- 20g, 40g, 100g
- Description
An entry ceremonial matcha — "Star's Dew" — with a rich, deep flavor and the gentle aroma characteristic of Hoshino Village tea. A solid daily-driver bowl that delivers more depth than its price suggests.
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Honest entry ceremonial, no second gear
Look, this is fine. The Hoshino marketing copy wants you to believe Star's Dew is somehow punching above its weight and I disagree. It's a clean Yame entry ceremonial. Soft umami and no obvious flaws, but no second gear either. Whisked it as usucha at 3g and the body was thinner than I want even at this price tier. There's a little vegetal bite at the back I noticed across multiple bowls. If you've never had a Yame matcha before, sure, this is a perfectly fine introduction. If you already know what Hoshino does at the Seiho or Houju level, skip this and put the savings toward Seiho. Will I rebuy? No.
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