RESERVE Maccha Okumidori Shimoyama by Fujioka 20g
Fujioka chose to give his Okuda lot second harvest a rest in 2019 and sent us this beautiful alternative from his Shimoyama lot instead. We decided to run with it again this year due to its incredible notes of sage, kinako and cashew cream.
$34.00 – $39.00
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About the Estate:
Back in 2019, Fujioka chose to give his Okuda lot second harvest a rest and sent us this beautiful alternative from his Shimoyama lot instead.
We decided to run with it year after year since then due to its incredible notes of sage, kinako and cashew cream.
Tasting Notes:
Orange blossom, cashew milk, sage, kinako
Farmer(s): the Fujioka family
Cultivar(s): Okumidori
Lot Name: Shimoyama
Harvested: June 2023
Elevation: 300m
Region: Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan
Fresh-milled: Victoria, BC, Canada by JagaSilk
Preparation:
Traditional Maccha:
-“usu-cha”: 2g (1 tsp) maccha: 90ml (3 oz) 60°C water; whisk w/ chasen for 15 seconds
-“koi-cha”: 2g maccha, 15ml, 100°C, gently work in tea to water w/ chasen to make a paste
8 oz Maccha Latte:
-2g (1 tsp) maccha: 30ml (1 oz) 60°C water, whisk w/ chasen, add steamed milk.
Tutorial Videos:
How We Make a Traditional Maccha at JagaSilk (Click here)
How We Make A Maccha Latte at JagaSilk (Click here)