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
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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.
Vera Klimkovsky (verified owner) –
I love this matcha! It’s fresh, of excellent quality and natural vivid green color! I only buy organic and this is a winner!
Jeanine Cheng (verified owner) –
I made a cold brew with this matcha and it is incredibly addictive. So simple to make and a very soothing drink for the whole day. I have been drinking it with my family for the whole week – really boosts my day in a calming way!
Sviatlana Varanovich (verified owner) –
The best matcha I tried until now, for my taste it suits perfectly. It is amazing with almond milk as matcha latte, and also very good with only water. Love Ikkyu teas! Another 2 bags ordered and I hope they will reach me before I finish matcha I still have 😀
Antonella Summa (verified owner) –
I am a huge tea lover and organic tea is really a must. I found this company in July and I just purchased my third bag of matcha. This matcha has an earthy taste without being too bitter and a beautiful bright green colour! You can tell right away the good quality of this product.
Robert Kim (verified owner) –
This tea is very finely grounded. I don’t even need to sift it unlike the other two Ikkyu Matchas. Also, IMO, this is the best of the three. I have been enjoying the other teas for a long time and decided to give this a try. I don’t regret the decision.
It is smooth with a good presence of Umami. It does not bite my nasal passage. Rather, it stays pleasant throughout.