Using first flush spring leaves picked from Matsuo Masatoshi's tea fields in Higashi Sonogi, Nagasaki, this matcha offers a rich, toasty, nutty aroma profile that is sure to win over any matcha connoisseur. The secret: a new machine that he has helped to develop which doesn't just steam but also simultaneously pan-roasts the raw leaf, creating this rich, nutty flavor profile. About the name: Kurumy - in Japanese it means "walnut" 胡桃 because my first impression of the flavor was a delicious nutty and bitter flavor that reminded me of walnuts. Product Info Ingredients: Green tea Cultivar: Seimei Harvest: Late April - May Processing: Experimental Simultaneous Pan-roasting & Steaming Grinding: Stone Mill Ground Region: Higashi Sonogi, Nagasaki Steeping Recommendation Tea: 2-3 grams Water: 80C/176F, 100 ml Whisk thoroughly Double this ratio (2g / 50ml) for a matcha shot to create a latte. About the Tea Farmer In addition to a multi-award winner of the minister's award given to winning teas at tea competition, Matsuo Masatoshi has also won the prestigious emperor's cup, chosen by the government each year from all farms across Japanese agriculture industry.
