Tag:matcha

Wonderful news from the world of Pokemon – a new addition joins the ranks: Poltchageist – a ceramic tea container (chaire) possessed by a ghost, armed with a chashaku, a bamboo matcha tea scoop.

Marukyu Koyamaen is one of the larger matcha producers in Japan. I have always liked their products; even their cheapest matcha offers an ideal price-to-quality ratio. But besides the classic blends, they have a Limited Edition section, which includes: a reduced-caffeine matcha, a GABA matcha, and the hero of this story - Matcha Marutou.

When talking about Japanese teas and their unique flavor, the shading process is often mentioned. It is an essential step in the production of teas such as gyokuro or matcha. A few weeks before harvest, up to 90% of the light reaching the plants is blocked.

Today, the most popular Japanese tea is sencha, which accounts for more than half of all tea produced in Japan. But until the 18th century, such tea - tightly rolled into straight, long emerald-green needles with a fresh aroma, bright, transparent infusion, and a taste with distinct umami notes - did not exist in Japan.