Japan Wazuka 'Samidori' Matcha

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83 / 100

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Tea type
Matcha Tea
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Ingredients
Matcha Powder
Flavors
Sweet, Umami, Banana, Dark Bittersweet, Grass, Herbs, Moss, Cacao, Earth
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 4 oz / 118 ml of water
Set water temperature to 175 °F / 79 °C
Use 3 g of tea
Steep for 0 min, 15 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“I’m loving this matcha. Thank you so much, Derk. I’ve had it both as a latte and the traditional way. 2-3 chashaku scoops, through a sieve. ~2 oz water to make a paste, then whisked another 2 oz....” Read full tasting note
“Spring 2019 Harvest, Winter 2020 Grind Oh, man. I haven’t whisked a bowl of matcha for over five years and it shows. And I thought I could get away without sifting and winging the portion...” Read full tasting note
“June 2019 harvest, January 2020 grind I am inexperienced with matcha. No sieve, no scoop, no bowl. My only tool is a bamboo whisk. It’s like when I started gongfu brewing and was using a mason...” Read full tasting note

Description

A splendid matcha produced from the Samidori cultivar with a rich umami taste accompanied by a gentle sweetness and banana and rosemary hints.

Produced from ground Tencha from the first harvest of the year with 3-4 weeks of shading, making it one of the highest grades of Matcha.

Sourced via Obubu, neighbours of Tecchan.

Harvest: Spring, May 2016
Cultivar: Samidori
Origin: Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Farmer: Tecchan

Packaging: Matcha packaged in sealed foil bag in Japan which is placed in a resealable foil bag in London

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