Modern Heritage Grade Uji Matcha, Uji Hikari Single Cultivar, by Master Kyoto Tea Farmer Tsuji Kiyoharu (20g) 辻喜の抹茶うじひかり


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JPY ¥5,480

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In stock (25 units), ready to be shipped

Description


  • Ingredients: Green tea
  • Cultivar: Uji Hikari
  • Cultivation: Cultivated using centuries-old traditional methods with the exception of plastic canopy shading instead of traditional reeds and straw. Tsuji-san also conducts soil analysis monthly and analysis of amino acid content in the leaf (which forms the umami flavor) annually to craft the best leaf year after year. Field used for competition grade tencha as well.
  • Harvest: May (see variant info for year...in general leaves are aged for about 5 months before grinding is allowed so the newest harvest is released in Oct-Nov). Handpicked for maximum quality.
  • Processing: Steamed and dried in a traditional tencha oven. Carefully refined removing stems, veins before grinding.
  • Grinding: See variant info
  • Packaging: Double sealed with a pull-top can and inner bag for maximum quality preservation. Wooden gift box option available.
  • Net weight: 20g
  • Region: Uji, Kyoto

 

About the Farmer

Tsuji-sensei, a fifth generation tea farmer, is one of Japan’s top cultivators and producers of tencha, and his Asahi cultivar tea field has helped him win dozens awards over the years at the regional and national level. The accumulation of accolades have led to the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for agriculture in 2017.

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