Matcha Ukitsu
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Matcha Ukitsu
Matcha Ukitsu
Matcha Ukitsu

Matcha Ukitsu

The Matcha Ukitsu blend represents the classic essence and vibrancy of the Kyoto matcha tea terroirs. Its elegant complexity is derived from aged and blended cultivars.


20+ Servings

Oceanic minerals, slight umami, freshness, pine, elegant and lively

About This Tea
Matcha Ukitsu is a proprietary blend produced by our friend Hisaki Horii, an 8th-generation tea maker and current CEO of his family’s tea business, Hekisuien—a prestigious Kyoto-based tea company established in 1867. Hekisuien focuses on traditional and ultra-premium gyokuro and matcha.

They use blending techniques that combine different cultivars and vintages to shape a unique taste and quality unlike other matcha and gyokuro producers. Hekisuien is not strictly focused on single-cultivar or single-origin selections, but instead on the uniqueness created by aging and blending vintages of different cultivars from various producers and regions in Uji and Kyoto.

The Matcha Ukitsu blend represents the classic essence and vibrancy of the Kyoto matcha terroirs. Its complexity is derived from aged and blended cultivars. The tencha batches selected for Matcha Ukitsu are particularly strong with core characteristics of Asahi aroma, while the flavor and density are very rich, drawing from the characteristics of Kyotanabe-grown batches.
Ingredients

Green tea

Origin

Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Cultivar

Samidori, Asahi

Harvest

Vintage Blend (exclusive aging recipe)

Elevation

10 - 30 meters

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Origin

Uji

Kyoto, Japan

The small city of Uji is located on the southeast border of Kyoto and is renowned and widely considered to produce some of the best teas. The lower elevation tea gardens along the Uji River have warmer soil, which are favored when producing shade-grown teas like tencha and gyokuro.

Preparation
  • Imperial
  • Metric
Traditional Preparation

Sift 1 tsp (2g) into a chawan.

Add 2.5 oz (75mL) water at 170°F (75°C).

Use a chasen to whip into a smooth, rich foam.

Teaware

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Customer Favorites

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  • Jeff
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    5 Stars

    Top tier. Great flavor.

  • Joudi A.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Nice flavor and bright...

    Nice flavor and bright green color. It helped me when I was not feeling well. Must have a good amount of antioxidants.

  • Tim I.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Now i know why...

    Now i know why the samurai were so attracted to this beverage

  • Jamie G.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    This gift from a...

    This gift from a special friend did not have the specific taste I imagined. And I did not have a whisk and could not wait to try it. I doubled the recipe to have about 5 ounces to drink and shook it vigorously in a 20 ounce wide mouth preheated stainless steel container.....and got a nice froth. I found the flavor intriguing and distinct and had this tea every morning until it was gone. The tea was tasty and gave a very nice green tea lift. I am now trying a pricier Rishi matcha offering and will use the whisk I received as a further gift from a very special friend. I've tried about 30 different Rishi teas and I keep ordering more and more. I can't say enough good things about Rishi. Green tea is my favorite, but I've tried the puers, black, white and oolongs, and Rishi has made my tea explorations and adventures nothing but pleasant. This tea was so well packed and sealed and had a beautiful color and lovely energy. The texture was nice and the tea called me to sip and sip and savor!

  • Jonathan H.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Rishi was recommended by...

    Rishi was recommended by a friend. Never bought matcha before, had a discount, and the price was just right enough i was willing to risk the dive. Zero complaints what so ever. Flavor is delightful, color is amazing, and i absolutely will be buying again, if not this exact kind, from here at minimun.