Special non-blended, single origin matcha, made of the Oku no Yama tea cultivar
Beyond the time of 600 years.
As Ashikaga Shogunate acknowledged the good quality of Uji Tea in the Muromachi Period (1338–1573), he designated seven tea gardens in Uji which were later called Uji Shichimeien (meaning “seven distinguished tea gardens of Uji”). Most of these gardens disappeared with the urbanization and now only “Okunoyama” tea garden (owned by Horii Shichimeien) remains.
This garden used to grow more than 1500 indigenous tea plants that can be considered as the roots of Uji Tea. In 1981, however, as they did a replanting of the whole garden, they selected the tea plants that are best suited for Uji Tea to be passed down to the next generation. 53 kinds were selected first and after years of testing and research on the quality (the flavor, the fragrance, and the color of tea leaves and made tea) and the strength and the yield, they were narrowed down to 2 kinds in 1994. They then had 6 years of experimentation period in cultivation until they were sure they had the finest Uji Tea they can be proud of in the future. They applied for registration in the Registry of Plant Varieties in 2000 and Uji Tea was registered in November of 2002.
20 years after the replanting in 1981, they finally came up with the 2 kinds of tea that are truly suited for tencha. One of them was named “Oku no Yama.” It is Horii Shichimeien’s original, non-blended, single-breed matcha, which is truly rare in the market. Please give it a try and I’m sure you will enjoy it!
Oku no Yama is an even-keeled blend of tangy, sweet, and lightly bitter tastes. Taken as usucha (thin tea), it is a harmoniously refined tea devoid of extremes. Prepared as Koicha (thick tea) it presents more vigorous and distinct flavours. It opens with tart aromas but then a sly sweetness follows close behind, concluding with a tart finish. To bring out the best from this tea’s most sophisticated flavours, we must be mindful of water temperature: too low a temperature will disrupt the delicate equilibrium of the tea’s flavours, nudging them towards over-bitter accents.
The meaning of Oku no Yama "奥の山" :
This tea is named after the “Okunoyama” tea garden owned by Horii Shichimeien; “Okunoyama” can be translated as “the far mountain”, or “the mountain in the back”.
When the Ashikaga Shogunate acknowledged the good quality of Uji Tea in the Muromachi Period (1338– 1573), they designated seven tea gardens in Uji which were later called “Uji Shichimeien” (meaning “seven distinguished tea gardens of Uji”).
Most of these gardens disappeared as a result of urbanization and now only the “Okunoyama” tea garden (owned by Horii Shichimeien) remains.
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Item code: HSM003
Maker: Horii Shichimeien
Origin: Kyoto Pref., JAPAN
Ingredients: green tea powder
Best before: SEP / 2024
Dimensions: ø 7.5 cm, H: 3 cm
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How to prepare
HOW TO PREPARE
As Usucha:
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) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Whisk with a chasen (tea whisk) until foamy.
As Koicha:
STEP 1) Put 4g (0.8 US tsp, 2 teaspoon or 4 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2) Pour 30 ml (1 fl oz) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Gently mix with a chasen (tea whisk) until creamy.
❖ 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)
Very beautiful packaging.I didn't open it because I had tasted it before and it was delicious.
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An******, 2023-02-18 18:12 JST, ITALY
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Da******, 2023-02-17 09:30 JST, THAILAND
This is the showcase of how smooth matcha should be. It seems not to be interesting at first since aroma and flavor are subtle and gentle with slight starch notes, but when it touches the back of my throat it's true beuty reveals as super smooth texture with long lingering sweet starch notes. It's force is warm and gentle unlike other mathca I've ever tasted.
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St******, 2018-12-26 06:41 JST, CANADA
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G******, 2018-08-18 22:34 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A great matcha! It is smooth and mellow as usucha. A thicker brew produces an excellent flavor.
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Gi******, 2018-05-13 20:20 JST, ITALY
I think this is my favourite usucha so far, it's full bodied and round. Koicha is good but I really like how the usucha comes out.
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Be******, 2016-10-06 16:16 JST, UNITED KINGDOM
Just having a thick tea with this product now. Lovely flavour with a subtle lingering aftertaste. One of my favorites.
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