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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:
Matcha: 1 g or 1 chashaku scoop or 1/2 tsp
Water: 2 oz @ 180°F
Whisk matcha well with a chasen (bamboo whisk).
To learn how to brew matcha, see our BREWING page under "Brewing Technique".
For matcha recipes, see our TEA RECIPES page.