Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha — Shizuoka 50g

A step up from our everyday matcha. Single-cultivar, shade-grown, picked in early spring, sourced directly from Shizuoka. Okumidori — literally "deep green" — is one of Japan's prized matcha cultivars, known for its vivid color, sweet umami, and clean balance. This is one of our most well-rounded matchas: full-bodied with a fresh, dynamic green character that holds together from first sip to last. For a thick tea (koicha): Warm your bowl with hot water. Sift 2.5–3g of matcha, add 30g of water at 70°C, and whisk until creamy and foamy. I prefer mine on the thicker side. When matcha tastes this good, the umami coats your mouth and the aroma lingers for hours. — Hillel Lowinsky