An extravagant measure of leaves from the rare Asatsuyu cultivar is blended with leaves from the Sayamamidori cultivar. In the pursuit of exquisite flavor, umami rich Asatsuyu suppresses the acidity of organic matcha. Recommended for thick tea and special occasions. To preserve the delicate taste, store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks of opening.
Category: Matcha (Sehi)
Cultivar: Asatsuyu, Sayamamidori
Origin: Asamiya, Shiga Prefecture
Net Weight: 20g
SKU: TM02xxak
Brewing Guidelines
Leaves: 1.5g
Water: 60ml
Temperature: starting from 70°C
Profile
Leaves
Color〈dark grayish yellow green〉
Shape〈fine powder〉
Fragrance〈like walking in the woods, young straw〉
Taste〈young watermelons, butterbur buds, green bamboo〉
Tea
Color〈dull greenish yellow〉
Fragrance (brewed tea)〈freshness of plants and trees〉
Fragrance(steeped leaves)〈-〉
Sweetness〈distant rice〉
Astringency〈hassaku citrus, spinach〉
Umami〈beans, shiitake mushrooms, tofu〉
Bitterness〈lemon peel, fresh minerality〉
Acidity〈orange 〉
Pairing
Hour〈0afternoon, koicha tea ceremony〉
Sweets〈main confection, wasanbon sugar, cacao〉