Perfect for everyday life. This is a recommended brand for daily use. Tea leaves are a treasure trove of nutrients, so much so that it's said nothing goes to waste. Make it a habit to drink matcha, which allows you to easily consume these nutrients. The matcha, with its mild bitterness and smooth taste, is a perfect cup to enjoy during a relaxing moment after a meal. It is also an excellent ingredient for sweets.
Contents: Matcha "Asuka no Mukashi" 100g can
How to drink deliciously:1. Sift the matcha using a matcha sieve to prevent clumping.2. Pour hot water into the tea bowl and warm it. Swirl the whisk in the warm water, then discard the water.3. Wipe the inside of the tea bowl with a cloth. Take 1.5 to 2 heaped tea scoops (approx. 2g) of matcha and put it into the tea bowl.4. Pour about 70-80cc of hot water at around 80°C.5. While supporting the tea bowl with one hand, whisk the matcha with the whisk in a "m" shape.6. Once the matcha is well mixed without clumps and a fine foam has formed, gently lift the whisk from the center.
About Ujitawara Town where the company is located
We are very proud that Ujitawara town is believed to be the birthplace of green tea. Kyoto has the oldest tea garden in Japan, and it is considered to be where Japanese people first started growing tea. Ujitawara town is located in the southern part of Kyoto and is a major tea-producing area. Nestled deep in the mountains, Ujitawara town is blessed with nature and is ideal for tea cultivation. Let's delve into the history of why this town is considered the birthplace of green tea.In the 18th century, around the time of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, a tea farmer named Soen Nagatani produced the first bright-colored green tea in Japan. While bright-colored Japanese green tea is common today, people previously drank a dark red, coarse tea made only by roasting the leaves. Soen considered the possibility of tea that was "as bright as fresh tea leaves." He re-examined the conventional methods of green tea production and, after 15 years of experimentation, established a "green tea production method." This method involved gently kneading the tea leaves by hand and using heat to extract water, resulting in flavorful, bright green tea. Soen then shared his method with the local community, and Ujitawara town became the origin of Japanese green tea.
Ujitawara town is one of Japan's leading tea-producing regions. Our tea factory was established in 1926 in a scenic location where thick fog from the Uji River protects the tea leaves from frost and direct sunlight. We maintain rigorous quality control by purchasing only selected tea leaves, having our tea master Noriaki Yasui assess the flavor, and employing our special blending process. We not only produce green tea at our factory but also sell it via mail order.We are delighted that many people have been choosing and drinking our green tea for over 90 years. We believe we are fortunate due to our environment, but that's not all. We also feel lucky to have inherited the mastery of green tea from tea farmers and masters of the past. One such mastery is the "Ooishita Saibai," or "Covering Cultivation," method, first invented around the 16th century. This cultivation method involves covering the tea garden with a reed blanket just before the cultivation period.By blocking sunlight, we can produce brighter and more delicious green tea. As a group of tea specialists, we are committed to delivering high-quality green tea, continuously improving it with our revolutionary, time-honored methods.