Matcha – Nami – Okumidori – Ceremonial Grade – Nishio, Aichi

Product Name: Matcha Nami

Type: Powder

Origin: Nishio, Aichi

Harvested: Spring (1st harvest)

Net weight: 1.41 oz / 40 g

Cultivar: Okumidori

Organic: Not yet

Taste: Mild and balanced

Aroma: Refreshing

Color: Dark green

Servings per Container: 23 servings

Farmer’s recommended way to brew for 1 cup:
-Leaf amount: 0.06 oz / 1.7 g
-Water temperature: 176 F / 80 C
-Hot water amount: 2.02 fl oz / 60 ml
-Coldwater amount: 0.33 fl oz / 10ml
-Whisk

Brewing steps:
1. Use soft water
2. Boil water for 5 min. to take out air and chlorine
3. Adjust water temperature (transfer the water from one teaware to another (ex. teapot to cup) is a quick way to cool down the water temperature. For this tea, transfer once.)
4. Put 1 teaspoon of powder into a teacup.  Recommend to sift the powdered tea.
5. Pour the cold water into the teacup, and knead and blend the powdered tea and water.
6. Pour the adjusted temperature hot water into a teacup (1/4 cup water for 1 person)
7. Whisk the tea for 15 seconds.