A classic ceremonial matcha for preparing thin tea (usucha). Its earthy profile makes it an elevated choice for matcha lattes.
It uses the same leaves as our mainoshiro matcha; differences across production lots distinguish the two teas.
Suitable for usucha.
Profile: Earthy
Aroma: Milk chocolate, parmesan
Sweetness: ★★☆☆☆
Umami: ★★★☆☆
Bitterness: ★★★☆☆
Astringency: ★★★☆☆
Finish: ★☆☆☆☆
Cultivars: yabukita, saemidori, okumidori, samidori, tsuyuhikari
Shaded: 25 days
Harvested: April 2021
Origin: Kurogi (Yame), Hoshi (Yame). Fukuoka, Japan
Hand-picked & stone-ground. Includes 10 servings (20g).
Recommended for fans of