Surprisingly mellow taste matcha that is suitable for making koicha (thick tea)
Our gourmet Ukitsu is a creamy, full-bodied tea, with a light caress. It has a definitely sweeter character than the Shien tea next in line, whilst its full-bodied nature yields a breezier and lighter tea. It is best brewed as a koicha, yet when prepared as an usucha, it produces an incredibly delicious and all-round comforting tea as well.
The meaning of Ukitsu "右橘" :
右 means "right" (in the directional sense), and 橘 is the character for a Tachibana tree (a type of mandarin orange). At the emperor's palace, there were two trees: a cherry blossom tree on the right, and a tachibana on the left. However, from the point of view of the emperor, the cherry blossom tree would be on the left and the Tachibana on the right.
Please note, that Sazen Tea does not keep this product in stock. We get all matcha and tea powder fresh from the factories only after an order is placed for it on our website, and this process can take a few days. Thank you for your patience!
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Item code: MTG003
Maker: Hekisuien
Origin: Kyoto Pref., JAPAN
Ingredients: green tea powder
Best before: APR / 2025
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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) 85℃ (185°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)