Gyokuro Houji-Matcha 24g

• cultivar: mix
• caffeine content: lower
• L-theanine content: high 
• harvest: spring
• suitable for: Usucha

Another successful experiment from the "Gyokuro Guru" Master Sakamoto. Hōgyoku 焙玉 is an absolute rarity. Powdered houjicha has become very widespread nowadays as a cheaper alternative to matcha. Unlike ordinary ground houjicha, the leaves used in Hōgyoku come from shade-grown plantations (3–4 weeks), and therefore contain a much higher level of health-beneficial amino acids (L-theanine in particular). Unlike matcha, they are lightly (and truly only slightly) roasted – resulting in a tea that contains less caffeine than matcha, yet has strongly invigorating effects combined with a delightful flavour. 

To preserve maximum quality, Hōgyoku is packed in Miron ultraviolet glass jars, which in our experience best preserve the taste and aroma of the tea.

Region: 

SHUICHIRO SAKAMOTO

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Tea farm: Sakamoto-en
Terroir: Shibushi, Kagoshima, Japan
Altitude: 190m
Certification: EU and JAS certified tea farm since 1985

Brewing

 chawan

        Usucha  160 ml / 2g        65 °C       

We recommend sifting the desired amount of matcha before preparation, ideally using the original Furui or another sieve.

Add 150ml of water at 65°C to 2g of matcha (2 scoops of chashaku / 1 teaspoon) and whisk with a chasen.