Origin: Hoshi Village, Yame, Japan
Manufacturer:Hoshino Seichaen
Features:Japanese green tea powder, shaded and superior level. Produced with the recognition and recommendation of Hounshai Daisosho, Grand Master of the Urasenke Tea School. Suitable for the preparation of Usucha (more liquid and lighter Matcha) and Koicha (thicker and creamier Matcha)
Method of preparation:For the preparation of Usucha use 2 chashaku of Matcha with 50-70 ml of water, while for the preparation of Koicha one must use 3-4 chasaku of Matcha with 30 ml of water. For the preparation of Matcha tea, the typical utensils of the Japanese ceremony are indispensable: a bowl called chawan, the chasen (茶筅), the bamboo whisk, and the chashaku (茶杓), the characteristic bamboo spoon. You can find all accessories for Matcha preparation in our online store.
We recommend using minimally mineralized water with a fixed residue of no more than 50 mg/liter and a maximum temperature of 75-80°C. Once opened, store tightly closed in the refrigerator! To be consumed within 6 to 8 months after first use.
Net weight: 40 gr

Matcha Seiyu no Mukashi

We are very proud to be able to present a Matcha of such a superior level as Hoshino Seichaen's Matcha Seiyu no Mukashi 星友の昔. It is a Matcha suitable for both Koicha and Usucha preparation, produced with the recognition and recommendation of Hounshai Daisosho, Grand Master of the Urasenke Tea School. Only the best Matcha is honored with his recommendation.

Matcha Seiyu no Mukashi is a masterpiece of Hoshino Seichaen. It is grown in the plantations of Hoshi Village in Yame, Fukuoka, Japan. Hoshino Seichaen is a major producer of Matcha and more generally of fine green teas. Together with Marukyu-Koyamaen they represent the elite in the cultivation and production of these wonderful plants and products.

For the preparation of Matcha tea, the typical utensils of the Japanese ceremony are indispensable: a bowl called chawan, the chasen (茶筅), the bamboo whisk, and the chashaku (茶杓), the characteristic bamboo spoon. You can find all Matcha preparation accessories in our online store.

We recommend using minimally mineralized water with a fixed residue of no more than 50 mg/liter and a maximum temperature of 75-80°C. Once opened, store tightly closed in the refrigerator! To be consumed within 6 to 8 months after first use.

Here is "Hakobi Usucha"the first complete tea ceremony that a student has the opportunity to learn. In doing so, one prepares Usucha using a special brazier, natsume and all other necessary utensils. The ceremony is presented by Marius Frøisland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD_eSZ4i9-U

Here instead is "Hakobi Koicha,"the preparation of Koicha. The ceremony is also presented by Marius Frøisland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47d6NGRKMyA