Matcha green tea Organic Fukuoka Yame ceremonial grade 100g

Fukuoka Yame Ceremonial Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea, characterized by great sweetness and a spectacular umami flavor, is made from shaded tea leaves.

In fact, this is the secret of the best matcha: when, before harvesting, the tea leaves go through the last phase of growth in the shade (we are talking about 7 to 10 days for a simple kabusecha and at least 21 days for more valuable teas such as gyokuro and tencha), the concentration of chlorophyll and amino acids such as L-theanine naturally present in the leaves is greatly increased. This reduces the bitter and astringent components and results in a sweeter, more umami and brighter-colored liquor in the cup.

Fukuoka Yame ceremonial-grade organic matcha green tea has a sweet, herbal fragrance and a bright green color. The smooth and only slightly herbaceous taste makes it very pleasant to sip.

Place of origin

Yame, Fukuoka, Japan.

Production

Fukuoka Yame Matcha green tea is harvested only twice a year (spring and autumn). Pulverised by the Mikage Stone mill, the powder is about 10 microns in size for usucha (thin matcha).

Ingredients: Green tea powder.

Cultivar: Miyazaki

How to prepare

For the preparation of Fukuoka Yame organic matcha green tea, we recommend the use of traditional Japanese Matcha-making accessories.

1. Heat up the bowl by filling it 1/3 with hot water, wet the whisk in the water to moisten the teeth. Then discard the water and dry the bowl. Heat 70 ml of water and leave to cool.

2. Use the bamboo measuring cup to measure out 2-3 teaspoons of powder and place it in the bowl.

3. Once the water left aside has reached a temperature of between 70 and 80°C, pour it into the bowl.

4. Grasp the whisk with one hand and hold the bowl with the other. For the Usucha, move the whisk in a W shape using your wrist until the matcha comes together and forms a thick foam with lots of bubbles on the surface. For the Usucha, move the whisk in a W shape using your wrist until the matcha comes together and forms a thick foam with lots of bubbles on the surface.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry and dark place. Once the package has been opened, it is best to store it in the refrigerator.

With Fukuoka Yame Matcha Green Tea you can prepare a refreshing Machajito

Ingredients

8 to 10 mint leaves
30 ml lime juice
1 teaspoon matcha tea
110 ml water
30 ml white rum or gin
60 ml sparkling water
a few ice cubes

How to prepare

In a shaker, crush the mint leaves with the lime juice. Then pour in the water, ice cubes, matcha tea and white rum or gin. Stir vigorously to dissolve the matcha tea well. Pour into a glass and add the sparkling water. Don’t forget to decorate the cocktail by adding a few mint leaves and matcha powder to the foam.