The ceremonial matcha made by Mr. Nakai comes from the cultivar Okumidori. This superior cultivar is reserved for high-grade Gyokuro, Sencha and matcha. The excellence of this matcha comes from its very round and complete taste with a balance of creaminess, a full body and a fine silky note of fresh spinach and a hint of asparagus. The resulting tea produces a very well-rounded taste with no bitterness. Because of its supreme quality, this matcha is also used for koicha, a thick paste made from only the highest grade matcha. What You'll Get 🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea 🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine 🍃 Higher Caffeine Content 🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day 🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan 🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles What it Tastes Like 🍵 Smooth, Creamy Flavor 🍵 Light Floral Notes 🍵 Well-Balanced 🍵 Round Finish How Much Tea Does it Make? This tin contains 40 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 40 cups of matcha Meet the Farmer This tea comes to us from Mr. Nakai in Wazuka. Mr. Nakai is a talented young farmer that specializes in sencha, but he also produces some excellent matcha as well. His father is credited with creating the JAS logo, which is pictured on every pack of green tea that has been certified by Japanese Agricultural Standards. About the Farm This farm is located in Wazuka, right outside the old capital of Kyoto. This region is famous for the production of matcha tea. Powdered tea was the original way to consume matcha in Japan, and the first tea plants to be cultivated in Japan were grown right outside Kyoto at Kozanji temple in the Toganoo mountains. How to Prepare it Add 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you matcha whisk Very Popular as a Gift Our fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! Our samplers are highly recommended as gifts! Always Pesticide Free We make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.
