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UmamiAlgaeSmooth
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This vibrant matcha offers an intense green liquor with a remarkably silken texture. Initial notes of deep umami are beautifully complemented by an elegant, fresh algality, leading to a gentle, lingering sweetness and a hint of pleasant bitterness. Its overall character is both deeply grounding and invigorating.
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About This Tea
What does Matcha unkai [20 g, Shimane] taste like?
This vibrant matcha offers an intense green liquor with a remarkably silken texture. Initial notes of deep umami are beautifully complemented by an elegant, fresh algality, leading to a gentle, linger. It leans umami, algae and smooth.
How should I brew Matcha unkai [20 g, Shimane]?
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 Matcha unkai [20 g, Shimane] come from?
Grown in Shimane, Japan from the Okumidori cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest.
How much does Matcha unkai [20 g, Shimane] cost?
Starts at $14.29 from Yuko Ono, or about $1.49/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $8.94 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.