Cultivars: Saeakari Origin: Shizuoka Vintage: unknown About This matcha is a single origin matcha from Shizuoka. Single origin means that the leaves for this tea were grown in a single tea field. While not listed on Naoki’s website, I reached out to ask about the cultivar. I was excited to learn that this is a […]
Cultivars: Asahi Origin: Uji Vintage: unknown About Chanoka Silver is a single cultivar Asahi matcha from the Chanoka tea farm in Uji. This tea farm dates back to the 1900s and has been a family run business since the beginning. Today, Chanoka is run by Takada Masahiro, a 4th generation tea master. Chanoka Silver is
Cultivars: Okumidori Origin: Kyoto (region unknown) Vintage: unknown About This matcha is an Okumidori produced in Kyoto by the Nakai family. The Nakai family has a deep history in Japanese tea. In fact, Mr. Nakai’s father is one of the people involved in the creation of the JAS logo you see on certified organic teas
So you want to get a new matcha bowl, but don’t know where to start? In this guide will share some tips on what to look for in a chawan and the best places to buy them. Size Matters You may be tempted to get a chawan with a small footprint, but I would think
Search, “matcha whisk” online and you’ll find hundreds of different chasen listings. How do you know which are best for making a bowl of matcha? In this article I’ll share what to look for and where to buy a high quality Japanese chasen. Why a Quality Whisk is Important Without a quality whisk, is nearly
The bamboo whisk (chasen) the is best tool for making a smooth, fine-foamed matcha. If you don’t have one however, here are some easy alternatives. 1. A Mason Jar or Small Bottle The mason jar can be a great alternative to the matcha whisk. All you need is a jar or bottle with a lid,
Preparing matcha is incredibly simple and requires very few (and inexpensive!) tools. In this post, I’ll introduce the tools you need to make the best bowl of matcha, and the steps required. What if I don’t have a chasen: A chasen is the best tool for creating a nice thick froth, but if you don’t
Cultivars: Uji Hikari Origin: Uji, Kyoto Vintage: 2021 About There’s a lot to say about this tea so buckle up! This Uji Hikari comes from Uji, the most famous tea region in Japan. Because Uji matcha has such a high reputation, some companies will transport their tencha to Uji to be processed and call their
Cultivars: Seimei Origin: Chiran, Kagoshima Vintage: Unknown About This matcha is made from the Seimei cultivar, a new type of cultivar first introduced in 2017, made from crossing the Saemidori and Fuushun tea plants. This cultivar is known for its great color and sweet aroma. I prepared this usucha with 1 tsp of matcha and
Cultivars: Saemidori Origin: Yame, Fukuoka Vintage: Unknown About This matcha comes from Yame, a southern city in Japan. Although the farmer is unknow, we do know that they used traditional rice straw shading (honzu) during the growing process. This matcha was also hand picked, making it superior to machine harvesting. With hand picked teas, only
