Matcha Chaka -Ceremonial (Gyokuro Powder) – Shibushi, Kagoshima – 2 packs

Product Name: Matcha Chaka (Gyokuro Powder)

Producer: Sakamoto Tea Farm

Type: Powder

Origin: Shibushi, Kagoshima

Harvested: Spring, 2020

Net weight: 1.411 oz / 40 g x 2 packs

Organic Certified: 1099 / 1038, Kagoshima Organic Agriculture Association, Japan

Taste: Rich umami and fresh aroma

Servings per Container: 20 servings

Farmer’s recommended way to brew for 1 cup:
-Leaf amount: 0.071 oz / 2 g
-Water temperature: 176 – 185 F / 80 – 85 C
-Water amount: 2.029 fl oz / 60 cc
-Whisk or stir

Brewing steps:
1. Use soft water
2. Boil water for 5 min. to take out air and chlorine
3. Adjust water temperature (transfer the water from one tea ware to another (ex. teapot to cup) is quick way to cool down water temperature. For this tea, transfer once.)
4. Put 1 teaspoon powder into teacup
5. Pour the adjusted temperature water into teacup (1/4 cup water for 1 person)
6. Whisk or stir the tea.