| Matcha Tea Grade |
Description |
Selection |
Ideal For |
Utensils Used |
Notes |
| Thick |
Made of the youngest, most delicate tea leaves, stems removed, stone-ground |
Eiju Kinrin |
Making matcha as a tea. Japanese Tea Ceremony |
-Bamboo Whisk
-Sifter
-Bowl
-Tea scoop |
Recommended for making thin or thick tea. Eiju is a touch greener than Kinrin, denoting slightly more delicate leaves. Both are sweet and pungent on the palate. |
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| Thin |
Made of delicate tea leaves, stems removed, stone-ground |
Yugen |
Making matcha as a tea. Japanese Tea Ceremony |
-Bamboo Whisk
-Sifter
-Bowl
-Tea scoop |
Recommended for making thin tea.
Great introduction to matcha for beginners.
Light, airy, sweet and vegetal in taste.
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| Ingredient |
Made of lesser quality tea leaves, stems are not removed. |
Suisen Wakatake |
Adding as an ingredient.
Add to:
Smoothies, cocktails, pastries, sauces, etc.
|
-Electric
Whisk
-Blender
-Misc cooking utensils |
Recommended for sweet and savory recipes. Wakatake is the higher grade; it is greener in color and smoother in texture. Suisen and Wakatake taste identical when added to recipes.
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Matcha Drinking Tips
- Use water under a boil, about 165 to 180 degrees F.
- Experiment with preparation and tastes. There is no right way.
- Store matcha in your refrigerator and once opened, use within 2-4 weeks for maximum freshness and best taste.
How is matcha priced?
The pricing of matcha in Japan is directly related to its quality.
Our premium thin and thick grade matcha are made of stone-ground tencha
tealeaves grown in the Uji, Kyoto region. These are prized matchas
grown in Japan and made in limited quantity.
What does Thick and Thin mean?
Premium
matcha is divided into two categories: Thin and Thick. It denotes grade
and the style of tea it is used to make. Thin matcha is used to make
thin tea. Thick matcha is more flexible and is used to make both thin
and thick styles.
- Thin Matcha, also called thin tea, is prepared with less tea to more water. The tea is wetter and sweeter prepared in this style.
- Thick Matcha can be made as
thin or thick tea. It is the highest grade of matcha, stone-ground from
the youngest tealeaves. This delicateness gives you the chance to make
it as thick as you like, as strong as you like, while still keeping the
complexity of taste.
Where to Start?
If you are new to matcha, start with either Thin or Ingredient grade. As you get to know the taste, try the thick grade.
Questions?
Call us toll free at 1 877-9-MATCHA (1 877 962 8242). Or send an
email to info@matchasource.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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