IMPORTANT NOTICE:

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE!!!

 WAKO RE-STOCK IN END OF MARCH/ BEGINNING OF APRIL DUE TO MATCHA LEAVES SEASON HARVEST AND HIGH VOLUME ORDERS.

Description:

Characterized by a refreshing aroma and a light, smooth finish. Recommended for making thin tea.
Goes great with all kinds of confectionery.

Marukyu Koyamaen's Wako is their highest grade of light matcha green tea, or "usucha". It features a rich, full-bodied matcha flavor with a mellow, less bitter tone enhanced by a pleasant underlying sweetness.

Refreshing grassy aroma with a hint of floral, rich and creamy without fishiness. Balanced umami, slight bitterness, and a nutty, creamy finish.

Bold and creamy as usucha, holds its flavor well in

The name "Wako" was chosen for this tea by the former head priest of Japan's Yakushiji Temple, Hashimoto Gyoin, sometime before his death in 1978.

He derived the name from a phrase of Laozi's Tao Te Ching, meaning to be modest, and unobtrusive, softened and with a hidden light. That's the perfect name for this exceptional tea, which has a fresh, natural aroma and a refined, refreshing aftertaste that is mild, and full of class.

Marukyu Koyamaen have been producing matcha tea in Uji, Kyoto since 1704, and in their over 300 years of history they've developed an unrivaled selection of premium Japanese green tea. 

If you love Japanese matcha, and would like to try something lighter, with less bitterness, this usucha light matcha green tea is ideal for you.

What’s matcha?

Matcha is made from shade-cultivated green tea leaves that have been finely grounded on a stone mill, containing deep flavour and nutrients of leaves. Matcha is prepared in a different way from the way loose-leaf teas are prepared. The preparation of authentic matcha requires the following utensils. They can be purchased on Misora 美空 online shop:

1. A chasen (bamboo tea whisk)
2. A chashaku (bamboo spoon)
3. A chawan (tea bowl)

Instructions:

As Usucha- Thin Tea:
STEP 1 Put 2g (0.4 US tsp, 1 teaspoon or 2 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2 Pour 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3 Whisk with a chasen (tea whisk) until foamy.

As Koicha- Thick Tea:
STEP 1 Put 4g (0.8 US tsp, 2 teaspoon or 4 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2 Pour 30 ml (1 fl oz) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3 Gently knead with a chasen (tea whisk) until all lumps are gone.

❖ Before Step 1, warm up the tea bowl with hot water, then dry it with a cloth to create the perfect temperature so make the most delicious matcha with a fresh scent while preparing. (Optional)
❖ To prevent clotting of the matcha powder, sift it through a fine strainer before use. (Strongly recommended)
❖ After the matcha is done, drink it immediately, because as it cools down it gets more and more bitter. (Recommended)
❖ Freshness is the most important thing for the enjoyment of Matcha. It is best to use up the tea within one month of opening. (Strongly recommended)

※開缶するまでは冷蔵庫等低温で保存して下さい。- Please store in a refrigerator or other low temperature location until opening.

Note:

Matcha doesn’t completely dissolve. Fine powder become suspended in the hot water as it’s whisked.

Best to consume the matcha immediately before the particles sink to the bottom of the tea bowl.

Limited availability!
Due to the limited number of this product, one item can be ordered per cart while stock lasts. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support. 

Details:

Net contents: 20g

Nutritional information (100g): 324 kcal, 21g protein, 5.3g fat, 38.5g carbohydrates

MADE IN JAPAN