Shogyokuen Izumi no Shiro Ceremonial Matcha

The delicious blend of tencha leaves (tea leaf processed into flakes) by master blender, CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi, has created exquisite matcha for tea ceremony practitioners. Izumi no Shiro, literally the "white of the wellspring", is a matcha with an excellent, smooth umami flavor perfect for usucha.

Flavor Profile

Based on our own tasting, this product has the following profile. However, tastings are not conducted side by side, and different water, ambient temperature, etc. may affect the outcome. Please use this profile as a simple guide.

Umami strength (5 = strongest): 4/5
Astringency (5 = least astringent): 3/5
Color (1 = yellow, 5 = brilliant green): 5/5
Texture (1 = very grainy, 5 = very smooth): 5/5