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Matcha Ukitsu
Oceanic minerals, slight umami, freshness, pine, elegant and lively
About This Tea
Hekisuien focuses on traditional and ultra-premium gyokuro and matcha. They use blending techniques that combine different cultivars and vintages to shape a unique taste and quality unlike other matcha and gyokuro producers. Hekisuien is not strictly focused on single cultivar or single origin selections, but on only the uniqueness of aging and blending vintages of different cultivars from various producers and regions in Uji and Kyoto.
The Matcha Ukitsu blend represents the classic essence and vibrancy of the Kyoto matcha tea terroirs. Its complexity is derived from aged and blended cultivars. The tencha batches selected for Matcha Ukitsu are particularly strong with core characteristics of Asahi aroma. The flavor and density is also very rich and draws from the characteristics of Kyotanabe-grown batches.
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
Cultivar
Asahi from Uji; Samidori from Kyotanabe; Samidori, Asahi and Uji Hikari from Joyo; Samidori from Uji
Harvest
Vintage Blend (exclusive aging recipe)
Elevation
15 - 105 meters
Ingredients
Green tea
Ingredients
Green tea
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
Cultivar
Asahi from Uji; Samidori from Kyotanabe; Samidori, Asahi and Uji Hikari from Joyo; Samidori from Uji
Harvest
Vintage Blend (exclusive aging recipe)
Elevation
15 - 105 meters
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Preparation
Sift 1 tsp (2g) into a chawan.
Add 2.5 oz (75ml) water at 170°F (75°C).
Use a chasen to whip into a smooth, rich foam.
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Origin
Uji
Kyoto, Japan
The small city of Uji is located on the southeast border of Kyoto and is renowned and widely considered to produce some of the best teas. The lower elevation tea gardens along the Uji River have warmer soil, which are favored when producing shade-grown teas like tencha and gyokuro.