The Aoarashi 青嵐 matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen is an award winning ceremonial grade matcha that is favoured by many thanks to it's delicate flavours and low astringency levels. This tea is the lightest of their ceremonial grade offering, gently herbaceous with a soft, creamy finish and is our pick for those starting on their matcha journey.
Ceremonial matcha are graded by 7 tea masters in Japan and given their respective poetic names derived from the essence of the tea by these masters. Aoarashi 青嵐 translates to 'Blue Storm'. It encapsulates the essence of mountain mist which aptly describes the flavour of this tea. Delicate and refreshing.
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 50-55 cups of tea
Water Temperature: 80-85ºC
Weight | 100g
Origin | Kyoto prefecture, Japan
