Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha Isuzu 100g - Premium Ceremonial Japanese Green Tea

Isuzu: Characterized by a good balance between a refreshing aroma, an astringent, mellow umami and a slightly bitter flavor.

Recommended for making thin tea. Also perfect for mixing with milk or cream.

This is a calm, tranquil tea offers a balanced flavor profile with subtle sweetness, rich umami, mild bitterness, and a smooth, creamy texture, complemented by a fresh, grassy aroma.

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 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.

STEP 3) Whisk with a chasen (tea whisk) until foamy.

❖ Before Step 1, Warm your tea bowl. (Optional) Pour hot water in it, then discard all the water and wipe the bowl dry with a cloth. During whisking a cold tea bowl might cool the water down too quickly, which could turn the matcha bitter.

❖ Sift your matcha powder. (Strongly recommended) Matcha clots easily in hot water. To prevent this, sift the powder through a fine strainer.

❖ When your matcha is ready, drink it immediately, because as it cools down it might turn bitter. (Recommended)

❖ Matcha is best fresh so after opening store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

EXTRA TIP

❖ Try iced matcha: pour the finished matcha over ice.