Forest Cloud An Matcha (Wholesale)

Do you like your matcha with a little imagination whisked in? Forest Cloud works directly with farmers and suppliers globally and regionally, gathering the highest quality sources to help you set off on your own matcha adventure.

The ceremonial matcha sprinkles some mindful magic into your daily life. Rich yet delicately sweet, a little bit fancy and a whole lot smooth, savour it as an usucha or in a matcha latte.

Origin: Hubei, China

Varietal: Yabukita, Longjing 43

Tasting Note: Kombu Dashi, Roasted Chestnut, Walnut

Umami: 3/5

Sweetness: 3/5

Colour: 3/5

Aroma: 3/5

Storage Instructions: After opening, press out excess air, reseal the pack airtight and keep it chilled. Best kept around 5C. Avoid air, high temperature, humidity and direct sunlight.

The Forest Cloud An Matcha, sourced from the Hubei region of China, represents a unique offering from PPP Coffee. Unlike traditional coffee beans, this selection features the Yabukita varietal, a cultivar most commonly associated with high-quality Japanese green tea production. By applying a roasting approach to these leaves, the profile shifts away from typical botanical notes toward savory, earth-driven characteristics.

When evaluating such distinct profiles, one might look to the flavor wheel to categorize the interplay between the umami-rich qualities of Kombu Dashi and the grounded, nutty sweetness of roasted chestnut and walnut. While green tea-based products often emphasize vegetal brightness, this specific wholesale lot highlights a deeper, toasted complexity. This departure from standard beverage expectations invites a broader exploration of how regional terroir and processing methods influence the final cup, bridging the gap between traditional tea cultivation and the nuanced world of specialty roasting.