Special powdered green tea made of pure Narino tea cultivar without blending
As Usucha:
STEP 1) Put 2g (0.4 US tsp, 1 teaspoon or 2 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2) Pour 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Whisk with a chasen (tea whisk) until foamy.
As Koicha:
STEP 1) Put 4g (0.8 US tsp, 2 teaspoon or 4 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2) Pour 30 ml (1 fl oz) 80℃ (176°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Gently knead with a chasen (tea whisk) until all lumps are gone.
❖ Before Step 1, Warm your tea bowl. Pour hot water in it, then discard all the water and wipe the bowl dry with a cloth. During whisking a cold tea bowl might cool the water down too quickly, which could turn the matcha bitter. (Optional)
❖ Sift your matcha powder. Matcha clots easily in water. To prevent this, sift the powder through a fine strainer. (Strongly recommended)
❖ When your matcha is ready, drink it immediately, because as it cools down it might turn bitter. (Recommended)
❖ Matcha is best fresh. Consume it within a month after opening. (Strongly recommended)
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Mo******, 2021-11-12 17:22, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
This is a very light matcha in scent and flavor. Even when I tried to make it stronger (more matcha less water) it was quite light. I prefer the Mumon and the Asahi cultivar. This one is nice but not the one for me. The one thing I really liked about it is that there was no bitterness at all...which is a big +
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Ma******, 2021-10-05 19:13, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Wow, I had tried Matcha Aorashi, Isuzu, and Wako all
prior to this one, which are all good by the way, but this one just blew me away with the smoothness. It has a pleasant, slightly creamy and sweet flavor. It’s certainly more expensive, but in this case you get what you pay for. I will never order matcha anywhere else.
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Co******, 2021-05-06 18:04, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
So good! I decided to treat myself to some more high-end matcha and I was not disappointed. Very nice as koicha, the flavor profile is vegetal and full-bodied with no bitterness or astringency. It has a pleasant grassy aftertaste that makes you want to sip slowly to savor the flavor. Mellow yet energetic! I couldn't recommend this matcha more.
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Ga******, 2021-02-06 16:34, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Superb matcha indeed. I totally get what another another reviewer was saying: this blows away any medium-high end Marukyu Koyamaen.
I think I have found my daily default after months of searching, thank you Sazen!
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Fe******, 2020-12-20 16:33, RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Well, here it is again: I am easily satisfied with the best. Formidable as koicha! The aroma! The taste! An hour-long aftertaste. Excellent matcha.
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ha******, 2020-12-11 20:45, CANADA
SUPER round (if to use geometric shape to describe taste, this one is a full circle, you poke it at any angle and it bounces back smoothly). Its level of balance beats all the medium-high range Marukyu Koyamaen I tried so far (though serious competition Tenju is up next)
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Ky******, 2020-10-04 21:09, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
This is my favorite matcha. I continuously search for the most premium matcha available to me in the United States, and have had many that were exceptional...
Reading the info on this matcha gave me the confidence to start with a 100g tin -- i'm so glad I did. I was truly blow away by the color and rich, intoxicating savory aroma when I first opened it.. I continued to open the can to marvel at the smell all throughout the day! It's smooth, balanced, rich yet creamy. It's so good that it's almost ineffable to describe. I had matcha before this that I considered to be my favorite, but this one is like the pinnacle of matcha.. Just perfect in every way.
It's one of the least bitter matchas I've had as koicha, not overpowering at all, simply pure green tea essence umami in a cup -- and as usucha the flavors are still rich! It's absolutely wonderful.
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Me******, 2019-07-01 15:26, FRANCE
It is one of my favorite... the umami flavor is really amazing. when someone really loves matcha someone must test this one ... and thanks to sazen !! thanks to you european tea lovers can taste it
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Sh******, 2018-10-14 16:18, SINGAPORE
Absolutely amazing.
Smooth clean and clear umami mouthfeel.
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G******, 2018-01-15 23:00, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
This matcha is very special. The scentwas reminded me of smelling something creamy. This matcha truly delighted my senses form the scent to the taste when made as Koicha. An excellent matcha!
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At******, 2017-07-02 13:05, SINGAPORE
An excellent matcha for koicha. Has a sweet taste no matter the temperature of the water. Will buy again.
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Be******, 2016-10-06 09:15, UNITED KINGDOM
Absolutely delicious! I was excited to hear that Sazen Tea were bringing a new supplier on board. They don't disappoint. Lovely flavorful non blend Matcha. I'm ordering some more!
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