Ceremonial Matcha (for straight)
Matcha Umonji
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With a noble scent and beautifully dark green colour, the tea is named after one of the seven tea farms in Uji that used to produce teas exclusively for the shoguns. Umonji boasts a sweet, mellow taste which slowly disperses on the palate. The refreshing aftertaste makes it a popular tea served in ryotei or kaiseki restaurants as after dinner tea.
40g ： Diameter×Height（cm） ＝ 5.8 × 7.1
100g ： Diameter×Height（cm） ＝ 6.5 × 10.2
Bulk Pack
100g in bag ： L×W×H（cm） ＝ 13 × 23 × 4.5
200g can ： Diameter×Height（cm） ＝ 7.4 × 15.3
200g in bag ：L×W×H（cm） ＝ 8 × 26 × 3.5
Keep matcha in Bikouen's original tins or air-tight containers and store in the freezer.
Once you've opened your tin, you should consume the tea within 3 months for optimal freshness.
Shelf life
6 months from date of freshly stone-grounded
The Story
Growing matcha in the dark improves the texture and colour of the tea as by avoiding exposure to the sun. The leaves change its structure to try to absorb more sunlight by becoming broader and thinner, which allows the harvested leaves to be easily grounded into a fine powder.
