GOKOU MATCHA | Wazuka

Balanced Profile with Gentle Vegetal and Fruity Undertones

This Usucha grade Matcha, offers a smooth, balanced liquor with mild Umami notes, a hint of steamed broccoli, creamy texture and delicate sweetness, finishing with an exquisite banana-like aftertaste.

This is our entry-level Matcha, a harmonious blend of sweetness, creaminess, and fruitiness, highlighted by a distinct aroma. In its powdered form, it showcases a mid-dark emerald green color and emits a sweet, creamy scent with a subtle vegetal undertone. When whisked into Usucha, it transforms into a vibrant emerald green, releasing rich aromas of cream, banana, and steamed broccoli, complemented by classic mild umami and vegetal notes. With just a touch of refreshing astringency and minimal bitterness, its delightful flavors and aromas linger pleasantly after each sip.

Made from the Gokou cultivar, a cultivar developed for Kyoto's climate and soil, this matcha is known for its creamy texture and unique earthy aroma. Crafted from first spring harvest Tencha, is best to be enjoyed on its own, as traditional Usucha, without milk or sugar to appreciate its complexity, or as cold brew with ice. We recommend it for people who are new to Matcha, offering a subtle and elegant introduction to the world of Matcha.

About the Tea Garden

This matcha comes from the picturesque rolling hills of Wazuka village, south of Kyoto. This tea garden was founded in 2004 by two visionary tea farmers, this tea garden began as a bold agricultural social venture. Their mission is to bridge the world with the art of tea farming, inspiring tea lovers in Japan and beyond to discover the profound value of tea while giving back to society through every tea leaf they grow.

Preparation method: Usucha

Cultivar: Gokou, single-cultivar

Origin: Soraku, Wazuka, Kyoto

Grade: Usucha grade

Elevation: 500mt above sea level

Harvest: First flush, Spring 2024

Shade: Kanreisha (寒冷紗), synthetic cloth

Fertilising: Rapeseed oil cake, fish cake (tuna and bonito)

Steaming: Medium (futsūmushi)

Flavour profile: Soft vegetal notes, creamy and sweet, gentle Umami finish

Producer: Akihiro Kita

Content: 25g