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Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
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Oxidation
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Caffeine
Medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Product info Name: Uji Matcha Chiyo Mukashi Japanese name: 千代昔 宇治抹茶 Ingredients: green tea Net weight: 40 grams Harvest: May-June depending on the year Notes: Direct shading for 3-4 weeks. Ground by stone mill. Region: Ujitawara, Kyoto About the Vendor The Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys aracha tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.