{"product_id":"marukyu-koyamaen-matcha-wako","title":"Matcha - Wako","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eWako is one of Marukyu Koyamaen’s highest grade principal matcha for usucha preparation. Regarded as one of the house’s most elegant and well balanced ceremonial blends, it represents clarity, refinement and composure within the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eThe powder is a bright, vibrant green with a light, refreshing aroma characteristic of higher grade matcha. Prepared as usucha, Wako opens with an immediate expression of fresh green vegetal notes. Bitterness and astringency are minimal, allowing the profile to unfold smoothly into rich savoury depth reminiscent of walnut, lending creaminess and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eAs the cup develops, a gentle citrus like tartness appears before settling into warm cacao leaning sweetness that coats the palate. The finish is smooth and lingering, with a composed balance of green, savoury and sweet elements. Compared to Yugen, Wako is less overtly sweet and presents more pronounced, refined green notes with greater harmony across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eThough designed for traditional thin tea, Wako also performs well in latte preparation for those who prefer clearly defined vegetal character rather than overt sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eThe name Wako, meaning Peaceful Light, reflects its luminous green hue and its balanced, harmonious profile of green, creamy, savoury and sweet elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen, founded in 1704 and based in Uji, Kyoto, remains one of Japan’s most established tea houses with long standing ties to tea school traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eUsucha preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eMatcha latte preparation, holds structure with milk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eServe as warm usucha with steamed dumplings or savoury snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003ePairs well with shortbreads, madeleines, caneles, black sesame desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003ePrepare as a thicker usucha for matcha affagato with fruit, vanilla or tea based ice creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested preparation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUsucha | 2g whisked with 60ml water at 80°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003eOrigin | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eProducer | Marukyu Koyamaen\u003cbr data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003eStorage | Keep airtight and refrigerated after opening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen Best Before Date • Read (YY\/MM\/DD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marukyu Koyamaen","offers":[{"title":"40g Tin","offer_id":45985322139878,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g Bag","offer_id":45985322172646,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9420\/files\/Marukyu_Koyamaen_Wako_Matcha40.jpg?v=1733371134","url":"https:\/\/easternhillgs.com\/ja\/products\/marukyu-koyamaen-matcha-wako","provider":"Eastern Hill General Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}