Matcha · Ceremonial
Ceremonial Matcha “Koetsu”
Silver at the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2019, chosen from 129 matcha.
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Sencha
Organic Sencha
Maiko Tea’s selected organic teas are approved by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries and certified as JAS Organic. We pride ourselves in offering organically grown green tea of the highest quality. This tea was produced solely by the power of nature, without the use of agricultural chemicals or commercial fertilizers.
Price range: ¥2,500 through ¥18,750
JAS Certified OrganicRecognised as equivalent to EU and UK organic.GradeOrganic
HarvestFirst-flush, grown unshaded, grown to JAS organic standard.
CaffeineModerate, first-flush loose-leaf.
OriginKagoshima Prefecture
ShippedFresh from our workshop, by DHL
Storage life10 months
AromaGreen, vegetal.
TasteUmami with a firm, brisk astringency.
FinishClean, invigorating.
In the cup
Tasting notes
Sweetness
Umami
Astringency
Aroma
Read from our own tasting chart in Kyotanabe. Five leaves is the fullest expression of each note.
Recognition
Award-winning teas
Loose Tea · Gyokuro
Yamashita’s Gyokuro “Takumi”
Japan Tea Grand Prize 2015. Silver in Paris, 2019.
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Loose Tea · Gyokuro
Yamashita’s Gyokuro “Yashiki no Cha”
Gyokuro Grand Prix, Paris 2021. Served to the Emperor and Empress.
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Gyokuro · Teabags
Kyotanabe Gyokuro
Gold in the gyokuro division, Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2022.
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Loose Tea · Gyokuro
Shinki Yamashita’s Gyokuro
Minister’s Award at the 76th National Tea Competition, 2022.
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