Single-Cultivar Matcha Discovery Set chawan wood-fired kiln-change with a white

wood-fired kiln-change with a white leaf imprint

This cake is pressed from the sweet varietal of Lao Man E (the village grows both a bitter and a sweet type)

fully-handmade

Age of Trees: Mixed

wrapped with a band of bright vermilion (shu) around the body

Single-Cultivar Matcha Discovery Set chawan wood-fired kiln-change with a whiteThree single cultivar matchas across two growing regions an introduction to how cultivar, origin, and processing each shape flavour differently. Okumidori (40g) from Nishio, Aichi: bold and umami forward, with a slightly astringent edge. Saemidori (30g) (machine harvested) from Nishio, Aichi: refreshing and vegetal, lighter in body. KIRARI31 Iri Matcha (20g) from Nagasaki: soft sweetness with a subtle roasted chestnut note from its unique Iri Mushi