MATSUKO
$18 – $20
Description
MATSUKO is a ceremonial grade matcha made with a single-estate blend of the Yabukita and Yutaka Midori cultivars. Its creamy mouthfeel is accented with a hint of bitterness and a sweet finish. This matcha is produced by Kogacha Gyo, the family-operated business of Koga san based in Yame. MATSUKO exemplifies the tastes of Kagoshima 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 high-grade ceremonial matcha come from a single estate in southern Kagoshima, and are selected by the skilled tea masters of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame.
Producer
KOGA CHA GYOU
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
High-Grade Organic Matcha
Organic:
Yes, JAS certification
Cultivars
Yabukita, Yutaka-Midori
Tasting Notes
Packing
Resealable vacuum bag, or aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
6 months
Opened
6 weeks
Preparation
Tea quantity
2g /0.07oz
Water quantity
70ml /2.37oz
Temperature
80C / 176F
Brewing time
0s
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Tasting Guide
sweetness
A sweet-tasting tea is a very light tea that leaves a sensation of natural sweetness in the mouth.
UMami
Although there is no official translation of the word “umami”, some call it “savory taste”: it leaves a mild and lasting pleasant brothy after taste and is recognized as one of the five basic tastes (together with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). It also induces salivation and a furriness sensation on the tongue, stimulating the throat, the roof and the back of the mouth.
BITTERNESS
The natural bitterness of green tea comes from the way it is made. Unlike black and oolong teas, green teas are made from the unfermented leaves of the tea plant, which keeps the antioxidants intact, but also gives them the bitter taste. This bitterness can be regulated with the water temperature : the higher the more bitter and vice-versa.
CAFFEINE
Caffeine is a naturally-occurring stimulant, found in several plants. Caffeine is water soluble, and is extracted into the brewed cup when preparing tea. In most cases, tea has much less caffeine than coffee.
CATECHINS
Catechins are a type of polyphenol (EGCG) and are the main astringency component in green tea, long known as tannins. In order to release more catechins you will need higher brewing temperature at around 80 but this will also increase the astringency and bitterness of your tea because of the caffeine. Dont use such temperatures for Gyokuro.
THEANINE
L-theanine (here referred to as theanine) is an amino acid that has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. It is renowned for its ability to put you in the ideal state of calm attentiveness. It can sharpen focus, while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Theanine can interact with caffeine, allowing a smaller dose of caffeine to have a stronger effect in terms of boosting concentration and alertness.
ASTRINGENCY
L-theanine (here referred to as theanine) is an amino acid that has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. It is renowned for its ability to put you in the ideal state of calm attentiveness. It can sharpen focus, while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Theanine can interact with caffeine, allowing a smaller dose of caffeine to have a stronger effect in terms of boosting concentration and alertness.
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MATSUKO
$18 – $20
Description
MATSUKO is a ceremonial grade matcha made with a single-estate blend of the Yabukita and Yutaka Midori cultivars. Its creamy mouthfeel is accented with a hint of bitterness and a sweet finish. This matcha is produced by Kogacha Gyo, the family-operated business of Koga san based in Yame. MATSUKO exemplifies the tastes of Kagoshima 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 high-grade ceremonial matcha come from a single estate in southern Kagoshima, and are selected by the skilled tea masters of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame.
Producer
KOGA CHA GYOU
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
High-Grade Organic Matcha
Organic:
Yes, JAS certification
Cultivars
Yabukita, Yutaka-Midori
Tasting Notes
Packing
Resealable vacuum bag, or aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
6 months
Opened
6 weeks
Preparation
Tea quantity
2g /0.07oz
Water quantity
70ml /2.37oz
Temperature
80C / 176F
Brewing time
0s
what is matcha ?
Matcha (抹茶) is a fine powdered green tea made from tencha leaves (shaded leaves) that benefits from high theanine contents. Matcha combines an elegant aroma and sweetness, and brings a pleasant state of relaxation to both body and mind. Because the leaf powder is dissolved in hot water, all of the tea nutrients are ingested, including those that are not water-soluble (vitamin A, protein, vitamin E, minerals, dietary fibers).
In Japan, matcha is enjoyed during the Tea Ceremony, according to the Sado principles. Even if you are no specialist, to prepare your daily matcha, you will need several key accessories, such as a chawan (matcha bowl), chashaku (bamboo scoop), a chasen (matcha whisk) and a kusenaoshi (chasen holder). Since 2021, our shop includes handmade chasen made in Takayama, Nara prefecture, with 100% Japanese bamboo. Feel free to browse our tea accessories section to complete or start your collection.
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Eden Solomonov (verified owner) –
I really loved that matcha. It has a rich and earthy unique taste, that light green color is amazing. Plus, easy to blend to a creamy a good cup of matcha latte. It’s not my first time buying a matcha with such a good quality, and that is very fair price. Love it!
Jared Ellerbrock (verified owner) –
I found this matcha to be okay. Given the price it is a good value. I prefer the premium organic matcha.
Mikhail Usachev (verified owner) –
The smell is really good, I like the earthy taste and the focused calming mood it gives.
Ilya Gorbachev (verified owner) –
This matcha is light, pleasant and refreshing. There’s no pronounced graciness or bitterness sometimes found in lighter matcha. Overall, to me its flavour and aroma are quite enjoyable. Very good value.