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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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Tasting Notes
GrassySweetUmami
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This exquisite matcha presents an invigorating freshness, defined by prominent notes of sweet, fresh grass and subtle undertones of cacao. Its dynamic profile is rounded out by a pervasive sweetness and a rich, satisfying umami that lingers beautifully on the palate.
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About This Tea
What does Shinme Matcha taste like?
This exquisite matcha presents an invigorating freshness, defined by prominent notes of sweet, fresh grass and subtle undertones of cacao. Its dynamic profile is rounded out by a pervasive sweetness a. It leans grassy, sweet and umami.
How should I brew Shinme Matcha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Shinme Matcha come from?
Grown in Fukuoka, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Shinme Matcha cost?
Starts at $38.00 from Kettl, or about $1.90/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $11.40 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$38.00$1.90/g