Description
A Rare Ceremonial Tea
A rare matcha, crafted as a single-cultivar tea to preserve the unique character of this cultivar. This exceptional approach offers the chance to experience the pure signature of a tea plant, whereas blends are usually preferred as the standard.
This ceremonial matcha reveals a fresh, complex bouquet. Its intense umami blends with a smooth texture for a highly elegant tasting experience.
Everything about matcha
In the 12th century, the Buddhist monk Eisai brought tea seeds back from a trip to China, which were then planted in various regions of Japan. At the time, the custom was to grind the tea into a very fine powder and whisk it in a bowl. Long reserved for the nobility, its consumption gradually became more popular. Today, it is the central element of Japanese Zen philosophy and aesthetics, thanks to the Cha No Yu ceremony.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Color:
- Green tea, organic matcha
Tasting notes
Liquor
Color: bright jade green
Texture: creamy
Flavor: sweet and umami
Notes: vegetal nuances
Suggestion of preparation
Unlike all other teas, matcha is made from tea leaves ground into a very fine powder. This green tea is not infused but whisked. It is prepared using a whisk, bowl, and spatula.
- Place 2 spatulas (or 1 level teaspoon) of Asanoka matcha into a bowl.
- Pour 5 cl of water heated to 70°C (160°F) over the powder.
- Holding the bowl firmly with one hand, whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until a thick froth forms.
- Optional: add 10 cl of milk of your choice.
Storage tips:
To preserve the quality of this delicate tea, refrigerate after opening.
Grands Crus: savour the exceptional
Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.