Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Manufacturer: Marukyu-Koyamaen
Features:Japanese green tea powder suitable for the preparation of Usucha (Matcha that is more liquid and lighter) and Koicha (Matcha that is thicker and creamier)
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 should 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! Consume within 6 to 8 months after first use.
Net weight: 40 gr
Matcha Unkaku - Crane in the Clouds
Well, what can we say... Matcha Unkaku by Marukyu-Koyamaen is a delight, definitely among our favorite teas. We use it as a daily tea but also on special occasions to remember. In our refrigerator it is now always present. A 100 g can we try to make it last for a month or so.
It is a very thick tea, surprisingly sweet and at the same time refreshing. What we love about it is precisely that it is sweet despite its density, which with Matcha teas from other regions and sometimes from other producers, is almost always accompanied by decidedly bitter notes that are not exactly pleasant.
We think that the price/quality ratio of Matcha Unkaku is the best among Marukyu-Koyamaen's high-end Matcha. All the more reason not to pass it up!
For the preparation of Matcha tea, the typical utensils of the Japanese ceremony are indispensable: a bowl called the 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
The Ceremonial Matcha differs from Matcha for culinary use in its suitability for the preparation of Usucha (more liquid and lighter) and Koicha (thicker and creamier). Matcha intended for this use must be elegant, delicate, and must have nuances that make the consumption of Matcha an 'unforgettable experience despite its considerable concentration.
So, what to expect from a ceremonial Matcha?
A full, silky flavor that fades and fades very slowly. A pleasant astringency, balanced perfectly by a natural, pronounced sweetness. Vibrant, electric, evergreen color. Prepared as Usucha or Koicha its texture and surface foam are elegant and irresistible. You can read our article to learn more about the different categories of Matcha.
The Matcha is rich in amino acids, catechins, EGCg, fiber, potassium, magnesium, Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E , L-Theanine and caffeine. Its active ingredients give this tea so many beneficial properties for our health. Marukyu-Koyamaen and Hoshino Seichaen are Japan's most recognized producers of Matcha, both of which have won multiple awards in major competitions in the field. In our offer you will find these very fine teas that have won several awards.
All Matcha from Marukyu-Koyamaen that are found to be unavailable on our site, including those not yet in our offer, are preorderable. For information about this, contact us at info@matchamatcha.it!
