HIKUU matcha is authentically sourced from Kagoshima, a coastal city situated in the southernmost prefecture of Japan's Kyushu Island, where bamboo forests meet the ocean and active volcanoes nourish the fertile land. The bountiful soil, longer daylight and warmer climate provide the perfect conditions to cultivate the world’s best matcha. The volcanic soil produces tea plants rich in antioxidants, and imparts a unique flavour profile on teas derived from their leaves. Kagoshima matcha is renowned for its sweetness compared to that of other regions, making for a highly approachable matcha, without any undesired bitterness.