MATSUKO
Premium Organic Matcha
Description
MATSUKO is a ceremonial-grade matcha made with a single-estate blend of the Yabukita, Sae midori and Okumidori cultivars. Its creamy and smooth mouthfeel is accented by a hint of bitterness and a sweet finish.
This matcha is produced by Koga Cha Gyo, the family-operated business of Koga san based in Yame. MATSUKO exemplifies the tastes of Kagoshima-grown leaves and has notes of artichoke, moss, and fresh cut grass, with hints of toasted hazelnut. Organic matcha is rare in Japan in general, and in Kyushu in particular.
The leaves of this premium ceremonial matcha come from a single estate in southern Kagoshima, and are selected by the skilled tea masters of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame.
Information
Net Weight: 40gHarvest: 2023Origin: 100% Japanese tea from KagoshimaQuality and type: Premium Matcha Organic: Yes JASCultivars: Yabukita, Oku midori, Sae midori Conservation: 6 months unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 2g / 0.07 oz |
| Water70ml / ~ 2.36 fl oz |
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Temperature80C / 176F |
 | Time0s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
KUMIKO KOGA
Koga Kumiko san represents the fourth generation at her family business KOGACHA GYO in Yame, Fukuoka. Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.
Dedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.What Customers say
Customer Reviews
4.9 Based on 27 Reviews
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KK
08/27/2024
Kalin K.
United StatesBEST MATCHA EVER
I have had their tea before because I won their sencha tea on Instagram and it was the best green tea I have ever had in my life. So I knew they were good at making tea. I saw that they just got a matcha line and I knew I had to try. Their tasting notes were really helpful in picking the right matcha for me and I knew because of the "Mastuko" more vegetal taste that it would be the matcha for me. Also, they have some of the most beautiful packing I have seen on the market. The only downside and this is definitely just a preference is I wish I had an option to get non-organic for this matcha. Usually organic matcha's are not as umami because the soil is not as old as non-organic matcha. But besides that I was not disappointed. I will be a forever customer.
SC
08/09/2024
Susan C.
United StatesLovely
It is a lovely Matcha with all the resonance one would expect from the experience.
AD
03/02/2024
André d.
FrancePerfect
This is everything that I expect from a premium matcha.
SS
12/15/2023
Sara S.
United StatesPerfect
This was a gift for my mom who loves matcha. She says it’s the best quality matcha she’s had since visiting Japan.
J
12/12/2023
JW
CanadaWorth a shot
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 I have to rank this one slightly lower. It is otherwise fabulous.
