Matcha Tea
Ōsumi Organic

Premium Grade 93 p.

SKU
7009-bio
The upscale premium quality from the leading organic matcha farmer collective near the sea in Shibushi, South Kagoshima. 100% 1st harvest, from the popular Saemidori Cultivar, suitable for Usucha, 40g
  • from one of the leading organic farmers from Kagoshima
  • particularly environmentally friendly organic cultivation
  • from the fine-sweet Saemidori Cultivar
  • premium quality, top price-performance ratio
  • suitable as Usucha
  • especially mild and soft due to Kuradashi maturation
Character full-bodied, little bitterness even at higher dosage, balanced, fruity.
Tea Garden Leading organic tea farm in Shibushi, Kagoshima.
Terroir Shibushi, Kagoshima, Japan
Harvest 1st harvest in April/May, followed by maturation of Matcha (Kuradashi), milling Feb. 2024
Cultivar Saemidori
Grind Milled with ball mill
Elevation 50m above sea level
Steaming normal (Chuumushi, 30 sec.)
Shading 14 days, Jikagise
Cultivation Certified organic cultivation
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (annual test of region), pesticides, heavy metals and aluminium
Grade 94/100 p. (Matcha category); Premium
€22.90
40g

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SKU
7009-bio
€572.50 / 1kg
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Tea Farm

The organic farmers' collective in Shibushi in southern Kagoshima is one of the largest and most important in the region, and it proudly carries on the tradition of tea cultivation in Shibushi, which dates back to the early 18th century. The tea fields are cultivated in a particularly efficient and environmentally friendly manner, using specially developed machinery that is only used here. Water, rice bran and high air pressure are used to protect the plants from pests and at the same time enrich them with nutrients. In addition, weeds are removed from the soil using steam. The tea farmers carefully consider whether the use of these machines is necessary at all, as the natural ecosystem should be disturbed as little as possible. In recent years, the farm's teas have won many awards, including the highly decorated Nihoncha Award, the Japanese Tea Selection Paris, and the British Great Taste Award.

Character

Flavour

This rich Matcha develops hardly any bitterness even in larger doses, making it ideal as Usucha or for the Japanese tea ceremony. In the mouth, a soft, very balanced taste experience is created. Vegetal notes of green tomato and fruity aromas of stone fruit and pear testify to a particularly complex flavor for the price category, which is nicely accompanied and rounded off by an omnipresent sweetness.

Texture

finest creaminess

Cup

fresh, intense deep green

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

Yoshi En

Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

The fields of our farming collective are located in Shibushi, nestled between the mountains of the southern island of Kyushu and the Pacific Ocean in southern Kagoshima. The tea farm specializes in making organic farming particularly efficient and environmentally friendly, with specially developed machinery for gentle and 100% natural pest removal. For their matcha, the farm uses Kuradashi tencha, in which the harvested tencha leaves are allowed to mature for several months, resulting in a deep, particularly mild and mellow flavor in the matcha.

Single Origin

This matcha comes 100% from the above tea field and tea farmer and is packed airtight for us directly on site. Direct purchase from the manufacturer.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Using a Chashaku, place two scoops (approx. half a teaspoon) in a Matcha bowl of your choice. Then pour approximately 80ml of hot water between 60°C and 80°C into the bowl, without pouring directly onto the powder to avoid clumping. For the next step, a Matcha whisk is undoubtedly the best choice for achieving the iconic Matcha foam.

The key to the perfect Matcha is in the motion. Circular movements and a typical whisking motion should be avoided, as little-to-no foam will form. Hold the Matcha whisk at an angle of around 90° in the bowl, allowing it to gently scape the base without pressing against it. Now move it straight up and down from the wrist while moving your arm to the left and right, creating a ‘’W‘’ or ‘’M‘’ movement. The faster you perform this movement, the easier it is to create a wonderfully fluffy foam. Practice makes perfect – enjoy!

Recommended Matcha Bowl

For the proper preparation and optimal flavour development, we recommend using an authentic Japanese Matcha bowl.

Recommended Accessories

For the ideal texture, flavour and preservation of Matcha's delicate qualities, we recommend using a fine mesh strainer and a high-quality bamboo Matcha whisk. For dispensing and dosing, the ideal utensil is an authentic Chashaku made of bamboo.

Storage and Packaging

Our Matcha is packaged in a protective bag and stored within a high-quality tin with a screw lid, which is coated on the inside with BPA-free plastic. Before opening, the Matcha can be stored in the original packaging in the fridge or at room temperature.

After opening, we recommend keeping the Matcha tightly closed and at room temperature to protect it from moisture, odour, light and oxidation. During the summer, opened Matcha can be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness, although it should only be taken out briefly to prevent excessive moisture absorption or exposure to unwanted odours. For optimum quality, use the Matcha within a few weeks if possible. For longer-term storage, we recommend storing Matcha in an opaque, airtight container such as one of our Matcha tea caddies and store at room temperature.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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