Goku-Mukashi Matcha

Name: Goku-Mukashi Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 40 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiBitterAstringent

$40.00 (20g)

~$2.00 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Sweetness: moderate; Umami: high; Aroma: present; Astringency: moderate; Bitterness: low

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $40.00

Full details

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Price: $40.00
Size: 20g
Producer: Shōkakuen (松鶴園)
Region: Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Origin Context: "Aichi is also a centre of high-quality matcha production" alongside Kyoto's Uji region; teas from this area are called Nishiocha
Description: An incredibly balanced usucha with a round body, rich umami, and solid structure, this tea showcases the understated elegance of Nishio matcha
Flavor Profile: Sweetness: moderate; Umami: high; Aroma: present; Astringency: moderate; Bitterness: low
Recommended Uses: Baking, latte, usucha (thin tea), koicha (thick tea), with usucha as primary recommendation
Brewing Usucha: Heat water to 70°C, add 70ml water to 2g sifted matcha, whisk briskly for approximately 20 seconds
Brewing Hot Latte: Mix 4g matcha with 40ml water at 70°C, add 180ml heated/steamed milk
Brewing Iced Latte: Combine 4g matcha with 40ml water at 70°C, pour into ice-filled glass with 180ml milk
Producer Background: Founded as a tea farm in 1898, Shōkakuen expanded into tea production in 1956, now one of the premier producers of matcha in Nishio
Current Leadership: Headed by Wakasugi Hideki, descended from founder Wakasugi Tsurutaro; serves as director of the Nishio Tea Industry Cooperative
Additional Products By Producer: Shōkakuen also produces sencha, houjicha, and gyokuro

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