Biwa no Shiro Matcha by Kanbayashi Shunsho
In the Kanbayashi Shunshō usucha portfolio, Biwa no Shiro lies in the middle as a high-quality usucha. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, best known for building the Golden Pavilion, had a deep appreaciation for Uji tea and established seven tea gardens. Biwa, which this tea was named after, was one of these gardens.
This tea has an irresistible, sweet milk caramel fragrance, a complex, multi-faceted flavor, and a silky and pampering texture.
Prepared as an usucha, it is dominantly nutty with macadamia and cashew notes which is layered with a darker, deeper tone of woodsiness, reminiscent of sandalwood.
This woodsy layer gives the tea an interesting and unique quality. A sweet and nutty aftertaste lingers long after drinking the tea. It is mellower and richer in umami than Usucha Mozumukashi, the tea directly bellow it in the Kanbayashi portfolio.
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Gyokuro Kanro Tea
Kanro’s name means “sweet dew. " This tea has a plentiful, rich character until the last drop. The main difference between Gyokuro and Sencha is that Gyokuro green tea is shade-grown and harvested only once a year in spring. This shading of the Gyokuro tea plants ensures that the natural antioxidant and anti-irritant properties associated with the plants are maximized to the utmost.
Kanro's plentiful umami and long finish make it a good Gyokuro for slowly sipping in small servings. It has a concentrated flavor, just like freshly squeezed tea leaves.
Try this tea for your first taste of Ippodo Gyokuro. Make sure to "cool the water thoroughly."
Loose leaves
Weight: 80g
Green tea from Japan