Hekisui

Consider this your morning briefing: Matcha lattes have dominated my coffee routine for years, but Matcha Hekisui upended my expectations. This thin tea version, usucha, delivers a precision of flavor that lattes can’t match. While I’ve always leaned into the creamy richness of matcha lattes, Hekisui’s subtlety felt like a revelation—like tasting matcha for the first time, but with a maturity that lattes lack. The key? It’s not about overpowering notes; it’s about balance. The preparation was a study in restraint. Sifting 2g of powder into 45g of 165°F water created a thick, almost custard-like mouthfeel, which I found too…