Matcha Chiyo-no-Shiro has a bright color and bold flavor and is very enjoyable for everyday Matcha drinkers. It is used as a practice Matcha for the formal Japanese tea ceremony. Also Chiyo-no-Shiro is the best choice as a premium ingredient for use in recipes, especially pastries.
Origin: Nishio, Aichi
Harvest: First Flush
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
Light and smooth with a natural sweetness and little bitterness
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Water: 2oz @ 180F
Matcha: 1 gram or 1 scoop of Chashaku or 1/2 teaspoon
Whisk the Matcha well with Chasen (Bamboo whisk)
To learn how to brew matcha, see our BREWING page under "Brewing Technique".
For matcha recipes, see our TEA RECIPES page.