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Usucha Kouko no Shiro

Special tea blend made to commemorate Sen no Rikyū from Kanbayashi Shunsho

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Speciality

A matcha blend commemorating the 400th anniversary of Sen no Rikyū, the most impactful influencer of chanoyu.

This tea is favored by Hōunsai, the 15th-generation grand tea master of Urasenke.

Recommended for making thin tea (usucha).

It has a softer scent than the Koicha Soumei no Mukashi, its thick tea (koicha) counterpart. The vanilla note is present here as well but there is also a strong fresh, lush, and verdant flavor. If Soumei no Mukashi is the majestic legacy of Rikyǔ, Kouko no Shiro is everything that is the wabi-sabi aesthetics.

It is simple yet powerful. It does offer a pleasant, easy- to-drink matcha experience, which aligns with the brand's general profile, yet boasts a strong green flavor that gives it a bold, charismatic edge, which is undoubtedly unique. Its somewhat unrefined but one-of-a-kind character is what imparts the unique wabi-sabi feel.


(!) Note for Businesses: The manufacturer, Kanbayashi Shunsho does not allow the reselling of their products. They are only available directly to consumers. Thank you for your understanding!

Please note, that Sazen Tea does not keep this product in stock. We get all matcha and tea powder fresh from the factories only after an order is placed for it on our website, and this process can take a few days. Thank you for your patience!

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Item code: MKS022

Maker: Kanbayashi Shunsho

Origin: Kyoto Pref., JAPAN

Ingredients: green tea powder

Best before: MAY / 2025

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How to prepare

HOW TO PREPARE

STEP 1) Put 2g (0.4 US tsp, 1 teaspoon or 2 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2) Pour 75 ml (2.4 fl oz) 85℃ (185°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Whisk with a chasen (tea whisk) until foamy.

❖ Before Step 1, warm up the tea bowl with hot water, then dry it with a cloth to create the perfect temperature so make the most delicious matcha with a fresh scent while preparing. (Optional)
❖ To prevent clotting of the matcha powder, sift it through a fine strainer before use. (Strongly recommended)
❖ After the matcha is done, drink it immediately, because as it cools down it gets more and more bitter. (Recommended)
❖ Freshness is the most important thing for the enjoyment of Matcha. It is best to use up the tea within one month of opening. (Strongly recommended)

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In******, 2024-09-05 13:57 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

First thing: I'm very much a matcha beginner. I drink it mostly for the effects, not the taste; but I'm exploring to figure out if there's a matcha I also *enjoy* drinking. That said, this matcha tastes like "nothing"... but in a good way! The first few sips taste just faintly green; but as I drink, the green flavor deepens and the creaminess and subtle sweetness come through. To use a corny metaphor, drinking this makes me think of standing in a temperate rainforest and just breathing: the first thing you notice is the fresh, clean air; then the scents of the green trees and damp mulch become more apparent the longer you pay attention. The finish, also subtle, is clean and faintly sweet. Overall: mild, but rewards mindful drinking. I think this would be a good introduction to matcha, since the flavors are not very strong. I intend to buy more of this!

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