Shogyokuen: Matcha Izumi no Shiro (refill pouch)

Shogyokuen Izumi no Shiro, Spring Harvest Matcha 泉の白 20g & 40g refill pouches Izumi no Shiro, literally the "white of the wellspring", is a matcha with excellent, smooth umami flavour perfect for usucha. This delicious blend of tencha leaves (tea leaf processed into flakes) by master blender, CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi, is an exquisite matcha for tea ceremony practitioners. This is a beautiful smooth matcha with deep, vivid green colour, mellow astringency, creamy mouthfeel and strong umami flavour. Perfect served as ceremonial matcha alongside your choice of wagashi sweets. Note: These refill packs come in pouches not cans Ingredients: Green tea Grade: premium grade - suitable for usucha preparation Harvest: Spring 25 Region: Grown in Kyoto and surrounding regions and refined in Kyotanabe, Kyoto. Producer: Shogyokuen Type: Tea factory, family business Established: 1827 About the Producer: Since 1827, Shogyokuen has been refining the highest quality leaves from Kyoto and grinding them into matcha for the aristocracy and samurai elite of Japan. Today, CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi is one of about 13 people in Japan (and only one in Kyoto) to hold the top rank 10 level for tea leaf appraisal. His ability to judge the qualities of tea leaves and then blend the leaves in the best way, particularly for making matcha, is proven by the many awards won over the years.