Toyo Mukashi 豊昔 │ Matcha │ Shogyokuen

Toyo Mukashi is a popular matcha becuase of its flexibility.  It can be comparable to Marukyu Koyamaen's Kinrin in that its a perfect introduction to thick matcha (koicha) but equally enjoyed as a thin matcha (usucha).     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 system to remove mineral particles, then bottled water can be used.  Distilled or purified water may resu