Our Green Tea Mix
Our Green Tea Mix is made by blending sugar and matcha to perfectly express the deliciousness (umami), bitterness, and acidityof matcha. This versatile mix can be enjoyed and used in various ways. Discover your favorite way to enjoy it
[Recommended Ways to Drink/Use Green Tea]
- Dissolve in cold water or milk.
- Dissolve in hot water or milk.
- Sprinkle over shaved ice or yogurt.
- Use as an ingredient for Japanese- or western-style sweets.
What Is Obukucha?
On New Year's Day, it is the tradition around Kyoto to, in prayer for good health during the New Year, drink tea contained with a pickled plum and a knot of dried kelp. This tea is called obukucha or ofukucha (tea for great happiness) and is said to have its origin during the Heian period, when the Buddhist Monk, Kuya Shonin, served tea to the ordinary people in Kyoto to guard them against epidemics and the plague. Depending on the household or tea store, obukucha exists in various forms, using various kinds of tea including sencha, genmaicha or hojicha. We serve obukucha using kuki hojicha. Customs other than the obukucha tradition involving consuming tea in prayer for good health exist all over Japan. As the way these rituals are conducted may vary in style, it might be fun to look for them.
What Is Hand-Roasted Kyo Bancha?
After the new tea leaves are harvested, the large, tough leaves and branches are trimmed and roasted by hand in a large iron kettle. These sturdy leaves cannot be 'rubbed,' so their shape remains intact, giving the tea the appearance of dried leaves. It has a strong smoky scent and is characterized by a bonfire-like aroma with a simple, gentle taste. With relatively low caffeine content, it can be enjoyed by everyone, from the elderly to children.
how to store
Here are some tips to keep your tea fresh and enjoy it to the fullest.