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ASAHI 朝日
Ceremonial

ASAHI 朝日

ASAHI Ceremonial Matcha 30g · Uji · 30 g

$46.00
  • Rare Saemidori cultivar — bright, sweet, almost no bitterness
  • Equally at home as a hot bowl or a cold brew
  • Depth scale 4/5, brightness 5/5 — "the first bowl of the morning"
Cultivar
Saemidori (single)
Harvest
First flush · mid Apr
Origin
Uji, Japan
Weight
30 g
Best for
Hot bowl / cold brew
Batch
OKM-24A-ASA

Grade comparison

Matcha grade comparison
AttributeCeremonialDailyCulinary
Best forUsucha / drinking straightLattes & smoothiesBaking & cooking
FlavorSweet, umami-rich, low bitternessBalanced, stands up to milkBold, vivid green
HarvestFirst harvestSecond harvestLater harvest
OriginUjiKagoshimaKagoshima

Note Origin reflects our current supply chain and may be updated for transparency.

How to brew

  1. 1

    Sift

    Sift 2 g into a warm bowl or a cold-brew bottle.

  2. 2

    Heat water

    80°C (176°F) for a bowl; room temp for cold brew.

  3. 3

    Whisk / steep

    Whisk briskly, or steep 8 h chilled for a clean finish.

  4. Utensils

    A bamboo chasen and chawan make the ritual easier.

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