In the Name of Loving-Kindness

We recently released a new matcha, Maitri no Mukashi. This matcha is made by blending aged Sakimidori with Saemidori leaves, emphasizing its vivid green color and rich umami. It is produced for use in koicha, though you can make usucha with it. 

The tencha used for this matcha are grown in Nara and Mie. Tea produced in Nara Prefecture is known as Yamatocha, and is known for its natural sweetness and umami.  Mie's tea, on the other hand, is known as Iseacha and largely consists of kabusecha, a type of shaded tea similar to matcha. Mie Prefecture sits in between Uji and Shizuoka.

Maitrī is an ancient Sanskrit term that refers to loving-kindness, the wish for others to be happy and have the causes of happiness. It is our hope that such a fine matcha would be shared, as we have found that tea can be such a great way for people to connect with one another. We hope that this tea will help to spread kindness in the world.