We are delighted to be able to offer the ever-growing Matcha fan base this top quality from organic cultivation. According to legend, tea has been cultivated in the Uji District since the beginning of the 13th century. The first Matcha is said to have been produced towards the end of the 16th century. Altitudes of 820 feet, calcium-rich soil as well as prevailing ground fogs offer perfect preconditions for excellent and complex green teas. During its preparation, the shining, emerald green Matcha unfolds intensive, matt-green shades, which are crowned by its grass green, creamy foam. The scent is sweet, fruity and its taste aromatic and full-bodied. Owing to its exceptional quality, our Matcha Uji is your perfect choice for the preparation of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
The top tea region Kawane, located in Japan’s most important cultivation area Shizuoka, is where the very finest Tencha is produced in Springtime, based on the cultivars Yabukita and Okumidori. After having shaded the teas for three weeks, the leaves are harvested, briefly steamed, sorted and then dried. As opposed to, for example, Sencha or Gyokuro, the Tencha is not rolled so that as many of its contents as possible are preserved while being ground. You will easily find the result in the cup which unfolds a wonderfully full-bodied flavor, with slightly herb notes but without any bitterness; the powder is brightly green.
Since the matcha boom, powdered tea has now really arrived in the West. In the meantime, however, the next innovation is just around the corner: Hojicha powder. For this, a heavily roasted green tea is ground into the finest powder. In contrast to the Hojicha teas that are usually produced in the fall harvest, our Hojicha powder is based on select qualities from the 1st and 2nd harvest. Due to the strong roasting, the tea caramelizes and has almost no bitter substances. Prepared like matcha, it produces an incredibly full-bodied taste experience with notes of dark chocolate, coffee and a lovely sweetness. Also excellent as a hojicha latte with frothed milk or as an ingredient for baking!
We are expanding our Matcha range to include this upmarket consumer quality! While our existing Japanesevarieties are intended more for pure enjoyment, this attractively priced quality is particularly suitable for mixed drinks such as matcha latte or for creative use in the kitchen for baking or cooking. The bright green powder is very finely ground and therefore delivers an intense flavor profile of vegetal, slightly bitter notes with a hint of umami.
When the production methods and “know-how” for the production of classic Japanese teas were transferred to China some years ago, the demand for decaffeinated Sencha soon followed suit. This decaffeinated Chinese Sencha will satisfy the desires of any green tea lover. Well-structured leaf, lemon-yellow in the cup, with a fruity, slightly tangy character and a mild and round aroma.
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