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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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ChocolateCreamyNutty
Vendor Notes
This Koicha Matcha from Uji, crafted by Yamamasa Koyamaen, presents a luxurious and deep flavor profile. Expect prominent notes of dark chocolate and sweet cocoa, beautifully rounded by creamy hints of grass-fed milk and a subtle nuttiness reminiscent of cashews. The finish is soft and enduring, complemented by a delicate oceanic nuance of nori.
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About This Tea
What does Shunka Matcha taste like?
This Koicha Matcha from Uji, crafted by Yamamasa Koyamaen, presents a luxurious and deep flavor profile. Expect prominent notes of dark chocolate and sweet cocoa, beautifully rounded by creamy hints o. It leans chocolate, creamy and nutty.
How should I brew Shunka 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 Shunka Matcha come from?
Grown in Uji, Kyoto, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the 2025 harvest.
How much does Shunka Matcha cost?
Starts at $68.00 from Kettl, or about $3.40/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $20.40 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$68.00$3.40/g