Limited stock available. From the picturesque Kawane region by the Oi River, this matcha offers bold flavor and a floral aftertaste. Best enjoyed as a base for craft beverages.
Yoshiyuki Tamura, or Yoshi, is a 13th-generation tea farmer with a background in fashion and design. He is currently the president of Organic Matcha Japan and is passionate about organic farming practices.
This tea is grown on a JAS-certified organic farm, meaning it is locally certified as organic in Japan.
Details
- Origin: Kawane, Japan
- Cultivars: Yabukita
- Artisan: Yoshi Tamura
- Season: Spring 2025
- Recommended use: craft beverages and desserts
Ingredients: matcha (ground green tea from tencha)
Caffeine level: moderate
Net wt: 20 g (approx. 9 servings usucha)
Preparation
USUCHA ("THIN" MATCHA) • GRASSY + MAXIMUM BENEFITS
- Heat 2 oz (¼ cup) spring or filtered water to 175°F / 79°C.
- Sift ½ tsp (2–3 g) matcha into chawan (matcha bowl) or katakuchi (spouted bowl), then slowly pour in water.
- Whisk briskly in a zig-zag motion for 15 sec or until froth appears. Alternatively, you may use an electric frother in a tall beaker.
About matcha (抹茶)
Matcha is made from finely ground shade-grown tea leaves called "tencha." It contains about three times the antioxidants of regular green tea and is an excellent source for powerful catechins such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that are believed to have cleansing, anti-viral effects.