YAMAMASA KOYAMAEN - Shin Wakaba Ceremonial Matcha (30g)

Yamamasa Koyamaen Matcha from the first harvest of the year
* Seasonal limited Matcha
* Origin : Uji, Kyoto - Japan
* Shincha (first harvest of the year)
* Multi blend cultivar
* Usage : Ceremonial, straight Matcha, Usucha, Koicha
Yamamasa Koyamaen seasonal blend Matcha, Shin Matcha made of only first-harvest fresh leaves.
Recommended for making Usucha (thin tea).
A mild, light, slightly astringent, yet pleasantly full-bodied, tender usucha tea with a pronounced creamy finish and hazelnut notes. It can also be prepared as a thick tea with far more intense, full-bodied, nutty and roasted notes as well as a hint of astringency. Alternatively, it can be consumed as a thin tea, simply pay attention to the appropriate water temperature as the tea can turn bitter at lower temperatures. 80°C water is recommended for usucha tea and 90-95°C for Koicha tea.
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Yamamasa Koyamaen’s motto is to give the ultimate priority to delivering fine tea. As a traditional matcha manufacturer, they are fully focused on creating delicious teas with harmonious, fresh taste.
Yamamasa Koyamaen grows tea since the Edo era and still owns the same tea gardens in Uji as back then. Their tea specialists make it an art form to ensure the production of the best Matcha with care and passion, and they especially emphasise the importance of the best raw ingredients possible to reach the perfect taste.