Wakatake from Marukyu Koyamaen is a fuller bodied culinary matcha that is able to withstand heat while maintaining its colour. Wakatake starts off with a bold green and bitter flavour with lower astringency levels than Rindo. This bitterness is cut in lattes and ideal for milk application. As the matcha settles in the mouth, a pleasant sweetness with hints of citrus emerge before ending with a warm, savoury umami note. The fragrance of this matcha is floral, slightly herbaceous with a bright yuzu-esque scent. Thanks to this complexity of flavours and deep green colour, this beautiful all-rounder bridges the gap between the culinary and ceremonial grade matcha allowing it be used in baked goods, patisserie, ice creams and matcha lattes.
Marukyu Koyamaen's '丸久小山園', history spans 300 years, and epitomises a commitment to quality in tea production. Located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, this esteemed tea grower, procurer, and blender boasts a private estate dating back to 1704. Their range of Japanese green teas are meticulously crafted through a combination of traditional and modern techniques and remains unparalleled in the world of Matcha making. Favoured by the tea schools, shrines, temples and widely seen in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants and hotels, the Marukyu Koyamaen name today is far reaching and widely recognised.
Recommended amount per cup: 2g
Servings Per Tin: Averages 100-110 cups of tea
Water Temperature: 80-85ºC
Weight | 200g
Origin | Kyoto prefecture, Japan
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