Shouraku

Name: Shouraku
Brand: TeaDealers
Price: 40 USD

Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji, Yabukita cultivar

SmoothBitter

$40.00

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Grade

Usucha (standard)

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Smooth, refreshing bitterness, deep green; pleasant bitterness that 'shines through milk'

Composition

EGCG

77 mg/g

Yabukita cultivar — Shimadzu Corp. / NARO joint HPLC analysis, Application News No. L583 (2020) — Yabukita cultivar, 7.70 g/100g EGCG

Full details

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Price Usd: 40
Net Weight: 30g (1.06oz)
Servings: 15 servings of 2g each
Grade: Usucha grade matcha
Cultivars: Samidori, Okumidori, Yabukita
Origin Region: Uji, Japan - specifically grown by farmers in Kyotonabe, Yawata, Jouyou, and Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture
Processing: Stone-ground; shaded for approximately 3-4 weeks to achieve optimal sweetness
Name Meaning: 'Shouraku' translates to 'pure sound' - described as like a piano's sound resonating through a room
Tasting Notes: Smooth, refreshing bitterness, deep green; pleasant bitterness that 'shines through milk'
Usage Versatility: Underlying bitterness suits blending into various milks, ice creams, or yogurt (a 'healthy snack option'); flexible enough to be enjoyed neat/traditional with hot water or iced
Shelf Life: Hermetically sealed in a bag at a certified-sterile facility, stored up to six months; after opening should be consumed within 10-14 days for optimal freshness
Packaging: Hermetically sealed bag, stone-milled at certified-sterile facility
Brewing Resources: Links to 'how to make the perfect bowl of matcha' guide and a matcha preparation video
Certifications Awards: None mentioned
Stock Availability: Not disclosed
Reviews: No rating counts or review data present on page

Research notes

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