kyoto ceremonial matcha

toasty | buttery | nutty-like aroma | vegetal finish: this matcha has a well-balanced taste that is smooth, clean and mellow, with a nutty-like aroma and finish devoid of bitterness. One would call it: UMAMI! Enjoy it straight or with your favorite milk for a matcha latte.

This ceremonial matcha comes from several small family-owned farms in Kyoto, Japan, all dedicated to their craft. The young green tea leaves are hand-plucked, traditionally stone-milled, and air-freighted to ensure optimal freshness. The soil type is mineral-rich clay soil, which contributes to depth of flavors and strong aroma in the tea.

In older times, stone mills used to be rotated by hand, but nowadays the rotation is automated. The leaves are funneled down and ground in between two granite stones. The heat produced by the stone mills brings out the flavors of the leaves. Stone-ground Matcha has a deep flavor which a ball mill or a jet mill cannot bring forth.

per serving: 2g (usucha) / 4g (koicha) / 3g (latte) - to avoid clumps, remember to sift the Matcha powder through a sieve before pouring hot water (no hotter than 80 degrees Celsius) and whisking it thoroughly until bubbly and frothy

ingredients: green tea (Japan)

shelf life: 180 days after opening