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Keiko Uchida Single Origin / Single Estate Matcha - Kurenai

Keiko Uchida Single Origin / Single Estate Matcha - Kurenai

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"Samidori" is the one of the main types of the Uji variety and one of the most popular. This is the most cultivated variety of hand-harvested Tencha in Uji as it has a thick stem and high water content as well as a longer yield period to pick it. It is a variety that is popular for its taste and aroma. Its gentle umami flavour—unique to the native Uji cultivar— and smooth character making it an approachable and enjoyable choice for a broad range of people, from matcha newcomers to seasoned enthusiasts alike.

  • Variety : Samidori
  • Net Weight: 20g
  • Handpicked leaves 
  • Single Origin Single Estate Matcha refers to matcha made from tea leaves grown on a specific farm within a defined region, ensuring both farm and geographical consistency in flavour.

Unique story behind this matcha:

Tea picking in Uji takes place for three weeks each spring, with 30 to 40 pickers working from 6 am to 6 pm daily. Traditionally, local housewives participated, but now retired men and Japanese tea instructors are also joining the workforce due to societal changes.

Uji tea is grown using high-quality organic fertilisers, including rapeseed, sesame, and fish fertiliser. Pressed fertilisers are preferred over chemical-based fertilisers, with the fish fertiliser offering a pleasant scent upon delivery.

Each tea ridge in the tea farm has its own unique aroma, distinct from matcha but recognisably "tea." As the leaves open, a powdery fragrance fills the air, enhancing the tea-picking experience.

In Japan, the japanese camellia 'tsubaki' by which matcha is from comes in a variety of types. Known to be used in Japanese tea rooms, the camellia is a flower with an eternal beauty. All of our Keiko Uchida matcha is named after different camellia varieties.

 

About the Tea Maker

About the tea makers process:

Tea picking in Uji takes place for three weeks each spring, with 30 to 40 pickers working from 6 am to 6 pm daily. Traditionally, local housewives participated, but now retired men and Japanese tea instructors are also joining the workforce due to societal changes.

Uji tea is grown using high-quality organic fertilisers, including rapeseed, sesame, and fish fertiliser. Pressed fertilisers are preferred over chemical-based fertilisers, with the fish fertiliser offering a pleasant scent upon delivery.

Each tea ridge in the tea farm has its own unique aroma, distinct from matcha but recognisably "tea." As the leaves open, a powdery fragrance fills the air, enhancing the tea-picking experience.

How to Make

Usucha (Thin Matcha):

We recommend you use not quite boiling water, around 80°C works well.If you are using a chashaku (a Japanese bamboo teaspoon) we recommend 2 scoops, or 1 scoop from an ordinary teaspoon (approx. 1.5g)

1. Add 2 scoops of matcha powder to your tea bowl or cup.

2. Pour around 70ml of not quite boiling water into the tea bowl.

3. Whisk the matcha with a chasen (Japanese bamboo whisk) or a small whisk, for about 15 seconds until smooth and slightly foamy.

Koicha (Thick Matcha):

We recommend you use not quite boiling water, around 80°C works well.If you are using a chashaku (a Japanese bamboo teaspoon) we recommend 3 scoops, or 2 scoops from an ordinary teaspoon (approx. 4g)

1. Add 2 scoops of matcha powder to your tea bowl or cup.

2. Pour around 30ml of not quite boiling water into the tea bowl.

3. Whisk the matcha with a chasen (Japanese bamboo whisk) slowly, for about 15 seconds until you have a smooth, thick consistency.

How to Store

We recommend storing your matcha in the refrigerator once opened. For the best flavour and colour, we recommend finishing the tin within 8 weeks of opening.

About the Best Before Date

Our best before dates follow the Japanese system (YY/MM/DD). You can find the best before date on the bottom of the tin.

Our tea is produced by some of the most prestigious tea makers in Japan. As they take great pride in their Matcha, they give it a six month best before date once ground.

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