Horai is T2's premium ceremonial-grade matcha, sourced from the Kagoshima region of Japan. Young tencha leaves shaded for three to four weeks, then deveined and ground into a fine, vibrant green powder. Softer, sweeter, more umami-forward than our everyday matcha. JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard) certified organic. What's in the tin matches what's on the tin.

Deep umami at the front. Gentle sweetness through the middle. Almost no astringency on the close. Whisks up an intense, vibrant green. Buttery mouthfeel, long sweet finish. The kind of matcha you drink slowly, in a quiet kitchen, for the cup itself.

Whisk 1/2 tsp (around 2 g) into 150 ml water at 80°C / 176°F with a chasen (bamboo whisk) until a fine foam forms. This is usucha (thin tea), the everyday way to drink ceremonial matcha. For the richer ceremonial variant, halve the water and double the matcha - that's koicha (thick tea), the traditional bowl preparation. Perfect on its own or with a dash of milk - also beautiful as a latte.

From fruits to spices, tea leaves to herb bushes, 100% of our tea is sustainably sourced.