Samidori Uji Matcha Tea – Single-Origin (Limited)
Samidori Uji Matcha Tea – Single-Origin (Limited)
Product Details
This limited-release single-origin Uji matcha tea offers unmatched purity, deep umami sweetness, and a refined, lingering aftertaste. Perfect for ceremonial preparation but you do you. Hand-harvested 100% Samidori leaves create a striking greenish-blue hue and are best enjoyed as rich koicha, while still versatile enough for smooth usucha sessions.
Limited release and available in small quantities only.
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