Honzu Asahi Competition Grade Matcha

The absolute highest tier and quality we can offer. (Personally, I don't think I can source for a better quality matcha).

This is a competition grade Asahi cultivar matcha powder sourced from a single award winning farmer located in Uji, Kyoto. 

The Asahi cultivar used here is shaded with rice straw reeds collected from the nearby Uji river, a shading technique used in the 16th century to enhance the umami flavour profiles of the matcha. Only a few producers are still using this traditional shading technique today.

Taste Profile:
Strong. Bold. Robust. Punchy. Slightly bitter. Savoury. Extreme umami. Long lasting fragrance.

Labels:
Ingredient: 100% Ceremonial Matcha Powder
Net Weight: 20g
Cultivation Area: Uji, From a Single Award Winning Producer
Harvest: 1st Flush, 100% Hand Picked
Shading Duration: Averaged 40 Days, with Honzu (traditional rice straw shaded)
Milling: Stone Milled at 40g Per Hour
Cultivar: Asahi
Grade: Competition Level

Produced and Sealed in Kyoto, Product of Japan