Koko #5

From the lush tea fields of Kagoshima, Japan, Koko #5 is a single-cultivar matcha made exclusively from Saemidori tea leaves. Known for its vibrant green color, rich umami, natural sweetness, and gentle astringency, Saemidori offers a smooth and well-balanced matcha experience. Koko #5 reflects a commitment to both quality and tradition, offering a taste of Kagoshima's rich tea-growing heritage while supporting a vision for the future of Japanese tea. Origin: Kagoshima Harvest: First Flush Cultivar: Saemidori Tasting Profile The aroma of milk chocolate and parmesan cheese rises from the dry matcha. When brewing, the aroma turns to something buttered saltine crackers. The brew is creamy and rich in umami with a slight bitterness at the end. The flavor is nutty, in the direction of cashew butter or almonds. Den's Preferred Brewing Matcha: 1 g or 1 chashaku scoop or 1/2 tsp Water: 2 oz @ 180°F Whisk matcha well with a chasen (bamboo whisk)