Information
Flavor: rich taste, creamy texture with pea notes
Aromas: freshly cut grass
Color: bright green grass
Ingredients: green tea
Place of origin: Shizuoka Japan
* Product appearance may slightly differ from the product photo.
Master Osada-san okumidori matcha, 20g
€18.00 – €21.60
Naturally grown matcha tea from Master Osada-san’s okumidori tea bush variety. Bushes of this variety are usually chosen for growing matcha tea because of their intense green color and taste. A traditionally balanced master matcha tea with a gentle creaminess and pea notes. At Yugen Tea bar-studio, we use this matcha to prepare matcha latte and other matcha drinks. Master Osada-san’s matcha has a richer flavor than farmer Akky-san’s okumidori matcha.
About the farmer
The Osada family is one of the leaders in the Japanese organic tea industry. The Osada family not only nurtures their tea fields, but has also brought together more than 30 organic tea farms in Shizuoka Prefecture in the last 30 years. The Osada family buys a farmer’s so-called aracha tea from their fields and small family farms. Tea from different farms is produced separately, allowing for a unique taste and the highest quality to remain.
When asked what led him to the establishment of the organic farm, the master Osada-san replied that it was the desire of his family and other farmers of the area to drink the best natural teas, eat natural vegetables and taste the best fresh mountain river water. As the master says, nurturing an organic farm makes a person more caring for the tea plant and helps him to understand it. The whole journey of learning has allowed him to experiment and create the best flavors possible.
Preparation guide
The taste of tea in our cup is determined by the following factors:
Preparation method:
Various tea making techniques and methods are available according to individual needs. Recommended preparation method of Yugen Tea:
Preparation in a bowl:
How to choose the right tea making utensils.
Tea quality: The quality of the tea leaves is not only determined by the final result of the artisan, but also by the suppliers and the conditions under which the tea is stored. Green Japanese tea is particularly sensitive to the environment, therefore, the recommended consumption time of this tea is quite short. To extend the expiration date, an unopened green tea package can be stored in a refrigerator. After opening the package, it is recommended to store the tea in a sun-proof package or airtight container in a cool place, as far away from moisture and odours as possible.
The quality of water: a cup of tea consists of 99% of water, therefore, its quality is no less important than a tea itself. The most suitable water for the tea is soft and as close as possible to neutral pH, with a low mineral content (50-100 mg/l). Usually, tap water in Lithuania is heavy, therefore, for best possible results, you should choose filtered or spring water. During boiling, water loses oxygen, thus it is recommended to never boil the same water more than once.
Gerčiau kasdien! –
Jau pačioje paruošimo proceso pradžioje arbata iškart pradeda atsiskeisti nuostabiausiu šviežiu, šiek tiek saldžiu aromatu. Putos tirštos, lengvai suplakamos ir ilgai išsilaikančios.
Arbatos skonis – nuostabus! Nors ši matcha nėra pristatoma, kaip “ceremoninė”, jos kokybė yra nepalyginamai aukštesnė už kitų Lietuvoje parduodamą “ceremoninę” mačą. Skonis sodrus, vyrauja žalios “augalinės” natos, tačiau taip pat aiškiai juntamas saldumas būdingas okumidori arbatai ir ypač ilgai išsilaikantis ataskonyje. Ruošiant šiek tiek stipresnę porciją, juntama kartumo, kuris neužgožia, o tik akcentuoja kitus skonio aspektus.
Skonis sodrus, bet nekomplikuotas. Umami ar “jūrinių” natų šioje arbatoje aš beveik nejaučiu, todėl manau ši matcha gerai tiks ir naujokams, nepratusiems prie tokių arbatos savybių.
Kaip visada, Yugen Tea ir Osada-san tikrai nenuvylė. Kaip visada, gavau šviežią, kokybišką arbatą, kurią galėčiau skanauti kasdien. Ačiū!
Anonymous –
Puiki matcha ir dar puikesnė Yugen Tea komanda. Dėkoju už rekomendacijas ir patarimus 🙏