Shogyoku 祥玉 │ Matcha │ Shogyokuen

Shogyoku is our top-shelf matcha offering from Shogyokuen.  This Samidori single-cultivars matcha is said to be the Shogyokuen’s best-selling product for practitioners of the Japanese tea ceremony.  The result is a rich and savory matcha full of body.  Prepare as a koicha (thick) matcha to experience all its elegance.    NOTE. Shogyokuen recently updated their tin color and design due to a shortage of tea tins.  The tins in your shipment may look different from those pictured here.  Please, know these tins are authentic.   PREPARATION STEP 1. Add matcha powder ( 2g / 1 tsp / 2 chashaku scoops) into a suitable tea bowl.STEP 2. Pour 70 ml / 2.4 oz of water 75℃ / 167°F water over the matcha powder.STEP 3. Whisk with a tea whish (chasen) until foamy. RECOMMENDATIONS ❖ Use soft water, but not mineral, distilled or purified water.  Much of US tap water is hard water, containing minerals that may interfere with the taste of your tea.  If you have hard water or lack a filtration syste