AYAKO
Premium Matcha
Description
Mizota san has created a stunning and complex premium matcha using only the Yabukita cultivar. Stone-ground, AYAKO has a silken texture with a bright bitterness and a full mouthfeel. This matcha highlights all of the wonderful characteristics and authenticity of Yame.
It has notes of avocado, parsnip, and cocoa husk which are followed by hints of corn and chocolate. It is a unique experience that you will want to enjoy. AYAKO's hand-plucked, single-estate leaves are grown and transformed in Yame with stone-ground mortars.
*About the 250g option: please note that this is made at time of order and takes about 1 week to be prepared by the producer as it is a stone-ground matcha.
Information
Net Weight: 40gHarvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from YameQuality and type: Premium Matcha Organic: No Cultivars: Yabukita Conservation: 6 months unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Quantity 2g / 0.07 oz |
| Water70ml / ~ 2.36 fl oz |
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Temperature80C / 176F |
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Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
MIZOTA CHISAKO
Mizota Chisako san was born in Fukuoka prefecture in 1937. She got married at age of 19 and began to farm green tea. She worked hard every day, even when it was rainy or windy. The couple decided to open a tiny tea shop.
After her husband won the top prize of the All Japan Green Tea Competition, a government award, their green tea became a sensation throughout all Japan.What Customers say
Customer Reviews
4.6 Based on 17 Reviews
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11/11/2024
Adriana N.
United States
4th purchase and going strong
I’m a matcha connoisseur and I’m always in search of good quality matcha. This is by far has been so amazing. Its bright green color is spectacular and I love what this company stands for. I’m always looking to support small businesses and this one just takes the cherry on top. The customer service is always amazing. They’re so kind and I can tell they’re truly grateful for the support they receive from their customers.
KL
08/20/2024
kim l.
FranceMatcha
J’ai déjà eu l’occasion de goûter beaucoup de matcha notamment au Japon et aussi en France. Le matcha ayako est vraiment comparable aux bons matcha que l’on peut déguster au Japon. Il a un bon équilibre entre douceur et à la fois l’arôme umami qu’on cherche tant. On voit la qualité de ce thé par la couleur d’un beau vert qu’on ne voit qu’au Japon. Je le recommande vivement.
AF
07/16/2024
Annie F.
United StatesThe most bank for the buck!!
I used Ayako for my matcha latte everyday. I love it. It has wonderful bright green color and I can smell its umami & fresh green upon whisking. I poured my Matcha latte in a closed insulated bottle to drink as part of my breakfast at work. Planning to continue to buy from Ikkyu as they have been providing great quality matcha for me.
A
04/12/2024
Amanda 
United StatesGreat company and really fast shipping!
J
12/12/2023
JW
CanadaGood quality
All of Ikkyu's matchas are great. This one wasn't quite strong enough for me, but still definitely very good quality. Ayame is my favourite so this one has to be ranked a bit lower. I do like it though.
