Halo Okumidori Single-Origin Matcha Tea

Halo Okumidori Single-Origin Matcha Tea

$31.00 USD
$31.00 USD
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Halo Okumidori Single-Origin Matcha Tea
Halo Okumidori Single-Origin Matcha Tea

Halo Okumidori Single-Origin Matcha Tea

$31.00 USD
$31.00 USD
Product Details

Rich with distinct umami.

Everything about Okumidori says "settle." The cultivar's flavor profile is consistently described as calm, balanced, creamy, clean, with low bitterness and a refreshing finish. The word Okumidori itself carries this energy: "oku" means later, "midori" means green. It's a cultivar that develops slowly, harvested later in spring. Keep reaching for this tin. It reaches back. Best served as usucha (thin tea)

Just arrived from Kyoto!
Brewing Tips

First...

  • Take a deep breath. Exhale slowly.
  • Soak your chasen (whisk) for 30 seconds
  • Clean and wipe dry your bowl


Here are two ways to enjoy your Halo.

Thick tea (Koicha):

  • 4g (0.14oz) matcha
  • 40ml water at 80℃ (176℉)

Thin tea (Usucha):

  • 2g (0.07oz) matcha
  • 60ml water at 80℃ (176℉)

Basic Process:

  • Sift the measured amount of matcha into the bowl (4g for Koicha and 2g for Usucha)
  • First add a small amount of water (5 to 10 ml or 1-2 tsp) and whisk away until you have a smooth, rich mixture
  • Then add hot water according to the quantities and temperatures shown above
  • Continue whisking. Slow at first, increasing to a 'whipping' speed. Moving the chasen in a Z pattern helps reaching the perfect consistency (think soft ice cream for Koicha and a bubble-free creamy top for Usucha)

Enjoy your time making it as much as you will enjoy drinking it!
Packaging

Inside a classy, screw-top matte white metal tin, you'll find our recyclable 30 gram pouches, which will keep your Halo matcha dry and protected from UV rays, helping keeping its aroma and flavor.
Nutritional Profile

Naturally found in freshly-ground matcha:

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
  • Vitamin C (higher in cold-shaken drinks)
  • Vitamin K

Minerals

  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Phosphorus
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Zinc

  • Theanine
    (inhibitor of stress-inducing hormones)
  • Catechins
    (antioxidant-rich polyphenol)
  • Caffeine
    (slow-release, 60mg in a cup)
  • plus Dietary Fiber

Reference: Japan Food Standard Composition Table