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Shōan Organic

Name: Matcha Tea Shōan
SKU: 7990-bio
Price: 32.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Ceremonial Grade 97 P.

SKU

7990-bio

One of the best matchas Shizuoka from the top matcha farmer, deep green Okumidori Cultivar, ground on granite mill, certified organic, suitable for Usucha and Koicha, tea tin with 30g.

from Shizuoka's leading matcha farmer
cultivation without pesticides for over 25 years
Okumidori: popular for Matcha, particularly chlorophyll-green cultivar
extremely bright grass green of the powder or cup
very innovative use of solar panels to shade the plants
cooperation with the Shizuoka Tea Research
Center for regular soil analysis for optimal and individual application of natural fertilizer.

Character	Deep and saturated grass green cup; full umami and chlorophyll notes with a light character, well-balanced
Tea Garden	From a leading, innovative tea farm in Shizuoka with 25 years' experience in pesticide-free cultivation.
Terroir	Kikugawa, Shizuoka (prefecture), Japan
Harvest	1st harvest (ichibancha), end of May, 2024
Cultivar	Okumidori
Steaming	Short (asamushi, approximately 15 seconds)
Grind	Granite stone mill. Particle size roughly 6 μm.
Elevation	100m above sea level
Shading	Fully shaded >30 days, Tana (2-layer)
Organic Cert.	Certified organic, cultivation without pesticides since 1993
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (Region 11/2019)
Grade	97/100 p. (matcha category); Super Premium

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Flavour

The tea takes on a vibrant, grass green colour during preparation in the cup. The flavour is delicate and sweet at first like green plums with a mineral touch. The tea is quite creamy and yields a similar sensation to melted ice cream. The tea finishes with a slight astringency, and on the whole is a very light and well-balanced matcha. Suitable for koicha.

Texture

Exceptionally creamy

Cup

Vibrant, deep grass green

Made of finely ground shade-grown leaves, Matcha is one of the finest Japanese teas. Unlike other green teas it is made from the whole leaf and is therefore packed with nutrients. Good matcha has an intense, sweet taste and plenty of umami with barely any tartness even when prepared as thick, concentrated Koicha, as drunk in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

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.

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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 tea farmer has developed innovative methods of optimising fertiliser and land usage. For example, part of the tea farm is shaded with solar panels which have the dual benefit of improving the quality of the tea as well as generating enough electricity to sell. The tea farmer has also cooperated with the Shizuoka Tea Research Center for many years. This work entails producing detailed analyses of soil nutrient levels at various locations on the tea farm so as to measure the efficiency of water, shade, and fertiliser on each cultivar and thereby to optimise how these resources are used. The okumidori cultivar was selected for this matcha because it flourishes in Kikugawa. Okumidori is harvested relatively late (8 days after yabukita: ばんせい, bansei), and has a deep green leaf colour that can be recognised in the matcha powder.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Recommended Matcha Bowl

We highly recommend using a proper Japanese matcha bowl for the preparation of this tea in order to allow for the matcha to develop its full flavour.

Making Matcha

Using a Chashaku bamboo scoop, put two heaped scoops or one teaspoon (approx. 3g matcha) into a Matcha bowl – or for an extra smooth result sift the Matcha first using a fine mesh strainer. Then pour approximately 60ml to a maximum of 80ml of hot water between 60°C and 80°C into the bowl without pouring directly onto the powder to avoid clumping.

Next take a Chasen Matcha whisk and place it in the bowl at an angle of about 90° to the base. Now gently but quickly move the whisk back and forth in a tight zigzag motion, without pressing it into the base or sides as much as possible, to achieve the classic Matcha foam. Make sure to avoid circular movements, and the faster the whisking is performed the fluffier the foam. Practice makes perfect – enjoy!

Storage and Packaging

Matcha should always be stored in the refrigerator, and only briefly removed when needed. As a result of being finely ground, the powder is very susceptible to moisture, odour, light, and oxidation. Be sure to store matcha in an airtight container.We package all our matcha in high-quality, airtight tins with screw tops. The inside of the tins have a BPA-free plastic coating to ensure that the matcha does not come into contact with the metal. The tin is also placed within a sealed, flavour protective pouch. We recommend continuing to store the matcha in the tin and pouch after opening. A better alternative, however, is to store matcha in a natsume: a small container, preferably made of cherry wood, that is both breathable and anti-bacterial.

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.

Confirmation of analysis

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Matcha Tea Shōan Organic

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