Yamamasa Koyamaen - Otowa no Shiro
30g
$35.00 USD
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Yamamasa Koyamaen - Otowa no Shiro
$35.00 USD
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This product is made of first flush green tea from Uji tea fields by Yamamasa Koyamaen tea manufacturer, Kyoto.
Recommended for making usucha (thin tea).
A light, mild, slightly sweet usucha tea with a pleasantly full-bodied nature and creaminess.
Place of origin: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
The meaning of Otowa no Shiro "音羽の白" :
"Otowa" (音羽) is often encountered in place names or family names, but on the mountainous border between Kyoto and Shiga prefectures there is also a mountain called "Mt. Otowa". The surrounding area around Mt. Otowa has a long history as a transportation hub, and the north side also has a place called "Osaka no Seki" which famously appears in the seminal waka poem anthology "Hyakunin Isshu" ("One Hundred Poets, OnePoem Each").
◆The general notes of the usage of "mukashi" and "shiro":
The expressions "Mukashi" and "Shiro" at the end of tea names have a grading connotation and are used to distinguish between thick and thin teas, respectively.
Only "Mukashi" was likely to have been used originally, with the expression "Shiro” coming into use later on.
Origin
Japan
Recommended use
Hot or cold brewing
Profile
Authentic Japanese matcha
Frequently asked questions
DOES MATCHA EXPIRED OR PASSED ITS BEST DATE?
Matcha does not “expire”. The date on the can is the manufacturer’s best before date, which is the manufacturer's suggested date of when the matcha will taste at its peak umami.
How fresh is our matcha?
- All our matcha is freshly picked from most time.
- Their shelf life follows the manufacturer's guide, which varies from 3 to 12 months (mostly: 6–10 months).
- If a product’s BBD date is very close or part of a promotion, we clearly label it as a separate variant so you can choose knowingly.
How should I store my matcha?
- Before BBF date: Store in a cool (<25°C) and dry place, or in the fridge.
- Closer to BBF date (around 2 weeks before): Move to the freezer to maintain umami and greenness flavour.
- After BBF date: You can keep it in the freezer and enjoy for a few extra months.
- Tip: Once you take it out of the freezer for use, return it immediately to avoid moisture affecting the umami.
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