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UmamiSilkyAlgal
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This Matcha Unkai, hailing from the pristine Izumo region, offers an exceptionally vibrant green liquor and a luxuriously velvety texture. It delivers a profound umami richness that coats the palate, gracefully balanced by a subtle, elegant bitterness and fresh, clean notes reminiscent of sea algae and wild tea groves. A truly peaceful and deep tea experience.
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What does Matcha unkai [100 g, Shimane] taste like?
This Matcha Unkai, hailing from the pristine Izumo region, offers an exceptionally vibrant green liquor and a luxuriously velvety texture. It delivers a profound umami richness that coats the palate, . It leans umami, silky and algal.
How should I brew Matcha unkai [100 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 [100 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 [100 g, Shimane] cost?
Starts at $14.29 from Yuko Ono, or about $1.44/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $8.64 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.