Organic Otsuka Ceremonial Matcha Okumidori, 30 g Caddy

Description

We are delighted to introduce the Organic Ceremonial Matcha Okumidori from the company Otsuka in Kakegawa, Shizuoka. Having had the pleasure of visiting their factory, we were able to see first-hand the extraordinary care and craftsmanship that the Ostuka family and team apply to heir work. As great admirers of their loose leaf teas, especially their celebrated Otsuka Tokujou Sencha, it feels very special to be able to share this matcha with you.

This matcha is made from the Okumidori cultivar, known for its gentle, elegant character. The flavour is smooth and well-rounded, with a soft sweetness and refined umami, while the cultivar’s naturally low bitterness makes for a wonderfully balanced cup. The texture is velvety and the colour a deep, vibrant green – a true mark of quality. Just like the Tokujou Sencha, it leaves a remarkable long aftertaste that lingers beautifully on the palate, inviting you to savour each sip a little longer.

Otsuka’s matcha is both a tribute to tradition and a reflection of their innovative spirit, offering the perfect choice whether you enjoy it whisked in the classic style, as a mindful daily ritual, or as part of a modern take on matcha drinks. For us, this tea captures the essence of what makes Japanese tea so enchanting: a harmony of craftsmanship, heritage and unforgettable flavour.

To prepare “thin” Matcha (Usucha) in a Matcha Bowl (Chawan): 

• Put 1.5 – 2g (2 matcha scoops) into your matcha bowl. If necessary, sieve the matcha into the bowl to remove lumps.
• Add ca. 80 ml of water that has been heated to 70 – 80℃.
• Whisk using your matcha brush until small bubbles appear – your Usucha will have the consistency of a strong espresso with a nice foam on top.

To prepare “thick” Matcha (Koicha) in a Matcha Bowl (Chawan): 

• Put 3.5 – 5g (3 heaped matcha scoops) into your matcha bowl. If necessary, sieve the matcha into the bowl to remove lumps.
• Add ca. 20 – 40 ml of water that has been heated to 70 – 80℃.
• Stir the matcha into the water using your matcha brush until it has the consistency of thick, melted chocolate.

Because Matcha in such a highly concentrated form as Koicha takes some getting used to and only real premium qualities reveal their sweet and complex character when prepared this way, we recommend that only the highest-quality teas be prepared as Koicha. Having said that, how you like your tea is down to your individual taste. Although we wouldn’t recommend trying more basic Matcha teas as Koicha, we would recommend preparing the premium quality teas both as Usucha and Koicha to see which style of Matcha you prefer.

DE-ÖKO-006 Non-EU Agriculture

From controlled organic cultivation