Steep time
20s
Method: usucha
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
2.9g / 100ml
70 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses
Blended mainly from hand-picked Samidori and Okumidori tencha from Uji and surrounding regions, this matcha is deep and velvety as usucha, while remaining strong and smooth as koicha. The name Shōyō means 'Treetop Leaves' (梢葉) Producer: Rishouen Region: Wazuka / Uji, Kyoto Cultivar: Blend: Samidori, Okumidori, others Harvested: May, 2025 Picking: Hand-picked