#0442.F2 Kuma Tea Garden: Yame Oboro Matcha, Single Estate (Okumidori), Imperial Ceremonial Grade Heritage MatchaOkumidori cultivar matcha, made with tradition Japanese cultivation and processing methods, from the prize winning tea garden of the Kuma family. Instructions for koicha Use 3g of matcha for 30 ml of water at 80C 175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Kneed the matcha against the bowl until you form a thick, even syrup. Instructions for usucha Use 2g of matcha for 100 ml of water at 80C 175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your

Source: Hiromi Kittaka-Katsura

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the tea cozy is handmade by a very creative and unique designer Mami Nakagawa

Unique to the city of Kyoto from which it gets name

The traditional process of applying lacquer may involve up to 124 steps in a labor-intensive process directed by a master craftsman and involving 5-7 of his apprentices

Height: 7

The unique flavor and aroma of the sakura-flavored products is delicious

Time: 3-5 minutes

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Texture (10%): 10/10 (10 being the smoothest grinding)

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