Yamamasa Koyamaen 50g repack of the maki no shiro

Yamamasa Koyamaen’s motto is to give the ultimate priority to delivering fine tea. As a traditional matcha manufacturer, they are fully focused on creating delicious teas with harmonious, fresh taste.

Yamamasa Koyamaen grows tea since the Edo era and still owns the same tea gardens in Uji as back then. Their tea specialists make it an art form to ensure the production of the best matcha with care and passion, and they especially emphasize the importance of the best raw ingredients possible to reach the perfect taste.

Yamamasa Koyamaen’s entry-level usucha tea offers a pleasant experience even when drunk on its own, although it is also an excellent choice for making matcha beverages or desserts. It has depth of flavor and is full-bodied yet also reserved and well-balanced. Astringent flavors are conveyed by amino acids, and there’s a hint of bitterness in the aftertaste. When prepared as an usucha, make sure the water is at an appropriate temperature (80-85°C), as bitter notes might appear when using water at a lower temperature.

Place of origin: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

The meaning of Maki no Shiro "槇の白" :
"Maki" (槇) is the character for cypress or cedar, though it is also used as a general term for evergreen coniferous trees like "hinoki" (Japanese cypress).

The perfect all-round matcha for everyday home use. A standard ceremonial grade matcha with a good balance of flavour and astringency that works well in lattes but can also be enjoyed with just water.