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Dōan Organic

Name: Matcha Tea Dōan
SKU: 7989-bio
Price: 34.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Ceremonial Grade 97 P.

SKU

7989-bio

One of the best matchas from Shizuoka, exceptionally fine matcha cultivar Goko, ground in a granite stone mill, certified organic, suitable for Usucha and Koicha, tea tin with 30g.

from the leading matcha farmer of Shizuoka
cultivation without pesticides for over 25 years
Goko: one of the finest cultivars for Matcha
extremely beautiful green of the powder or cup
particularly innovative use of solar panels to shade the plants
collaboration with the Shizuoka Tea Research
Center for regular analysis of the soil for optimal and individual application of natural fertilizer

Character	Very natural, full and complex aromas, strong umami, slightly nutty, with a potent, refreshing finish
Tea Garden	Very natural, full and complex aromas, strong umami, slightly nutty, with a potent, refreshing finish
Terroir	Kikugawa, Shizuoka (prefecture), Japan
Harvest	1st harvest (ichibancha), end of May, 2024
Cultivar	Goko
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
Organic Cert.	Certified organic, cultivation without pesticides since 1993
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (11/2019)
Grade	97/100 p. (matcha category); Super Premium

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Flavour

The matcha has an attractive bright green colour in the cup. The taste is at first delicately creamy and reminiscent of melted ice cream and gives way to sweet notes of roasted nut. Subtle bitterness gives way to a sweet and savoury umami with a mineral note. A refreshing and revitalising match that is suitable for preparing koicha.

Texture

Creamy and milky

Cup

Vibrant grass green

Matcha, alongside gyokuro, is considered one of the finest of Japanese green teas. Unlike other teas, matcha is produced from shaded leaves that have been milled to a fine powder. The resulting tea contains the whole tea leaf and all its nutrients, not just water-soluble compounds. The production of matcha is time-consuming and demanding: the best qualities are gently ground in granite stone mills that can only produce a few grammes per hour due to the slow pace. Quality matcha has an intensely sweet and umami flavour that even in high concentrations (such as in the dark Koicha tea) is only minimally or not at all bitter.

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 rare goko cultivar is harvested 3 days after yabukita. This cultivar has a light green, translucent leaf and is especially popular for matcha.

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.

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