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16th Urasenke Koicha | M3 Thick Matcha

Stone Milled Matcha | Tea Ceremony Grade
Harvest: Spring 2021
Six months maturing process till November 2021

87.00 € 87.0 EUR 87.00 €

87.00 €

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    TEA TYPE
    Stone Milled Matcha

    Koicha - this rare thick matcha is produced by one of the oldest matcha teahouses in Japan and is reserved for informal tea ceremonies. After being stone-milled by hand, this matcha undergoes a special maturing process of six months in a special ceramic jar in order to bring out the mellowness of the tea.
    The favorite taste of matcha for the 16th generation of Urasenke grand tea master - Genmoku Sōshitsu Zabōsai.
    Tea house is beloved by generations of tea iemoto (grand master and family foundations)

    Origin

    Uji, Japan

    Elevation

    500m

    Varietal

    Yabukita

    Producer

    Okuno-Yama Garden


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    For the best taste, use filtered water or binchotan water.
    Quickly rinse the tea leaves with hot water before making the first infusion, to ensure the aroma develop at its best.
    First infusion steep for 60 sec. +5 sec for each further steeping.

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