Step away from your usual tea and treat yourself to something new and special!

Hvala is pleased to introduce its range of single cultivar matcha. A “cultivar” is a cultivated variety — a plant that has been selectively picked and put into a mass crossbreed/breed for its desirable traits and characteristics. Tea masters will then blend different cultivars to achieve their preferred taste profiles — aiming to have the best balance of umami, sweetness and astringency.

Blending also ensures consistency from year to year, as the flavour of each cultivar changes depending on the harvest.  By tweaking the composition of the blends, the same flavour profile can be attained every year.

In single cultivar matcha, one would usually find that certain notes are more pronounced, as original flavours are unhindered by other cultivars, As a result, the taste profile tends to be cleaner as well.

Tea Cultivars at Hvala
Tea Cultivars at Hvala

With each sip, focus on the initial taste, the body, the mouthfeel, and the lingering flavours at the end. In this mindful approach, we hope that you will discover a newfound joy in the world of single cultivar teas.

Whisking matcha video tutorial here