Japan: Shouraku MatchaThe poetic name of this matcha translates to "pure sound," and it aptly describes the satisfying simplicity and enjoyment of its taste, much like a piano's sound resonating through a room. This Usucha Grade Matcha is stone ground and grown by farmers in Kyotonabe, Yawata, Jouyou, and Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture. It is shaded for approximately 3 4 weeks to achieve optimal sweetness. Its underlying bitterness is perfect for blending into various milks, ice

and fragrance

and plucked before the fruit twines around the delicate branches

This teapot features a built-in strainer

handcrafted by the 20th generation Tanimura Tango using black bamboo that is dried for three years

This special hongcha is then stone ground using the same machines as traditional Japanese matcha

Lovingly baked pre-shipment to further enhance its coveted aroma and flavor

Japan (Kyotonabe)

long life and ultimately be rewarded with extraordinary tea quality

Wild Tree Assam's taste is delicate yet bold

The tea tastes like a perfect pumpkin pie and makes for great iced tea with fresh slices of cucumber

*KAS Korean Organic Certified with USDA equivalency

"  The balance and complexity of this matcha are perfect for those who prefer strong servings