Tea
Ceremonial Matcha
Green · Japan · Uji · Ippodo · $$$$
Stone-ground, vivid green, whisked to a creamy froth..
At a glance
OxidationGreen
GreenPu-erh
CaffeineFull
NoneFull
The profile
- Tea family
- Green — Unoxidized — fresh, grassy, delicate.
- Flavor direction
- Vegetal — Green and fresh — grass, peas, seaweed.
- Caffeine
- Full — Full strength — the usual kick.
- How to brew
- Gongfu — Small pot, many short steeps — a slow ritual.
- What it's for
- Energy — A lift — chosen for a genuine wake-up.
Tasting notes
umamicreamygrassy
About the style
Green tea is unoxidized and quickly heat-fixed, preserving fresh, grassy, vegetal notes — brew cooler and shorter to keep it sweet. This is a Green from Japan · Uji.
How to serve
Use water at 70–80°C and steep 1–2 minutes; re-steep a few times.
Pairs with
Pairs with sushi, steamed vegetables, and light rice dishes.
Good for
A lift — chosen for a genuine wake-up.
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