Uejima Tea Farm: Imperial Ceremonial Grade, Shikibu Matcha

Uejima Tea Farm "Shikibu" Matcha

京都宇治和束茶 抹茶

式部

Shikibu 式部 refers ceremonial affairs. This limited edition Imperial Matcha from Uejima Tea Farm is the highest grade they have to offer. We have been lucky to have been given this small batch of their latest grind exclusively.

It is suitable for thin tea, usucha preparation, as well as thick , koicha preparation. 

This fresh and grassy matcha has a strong nutty flavour with delicious umami finish.  

THIS MATCHA IS NOW SOLD IN RANDOM WASHI CANS SIMILAR TO THE TEMPAKU MATCHA BY UEJUMA TEA GARDEN

Usucha suggestion: 2g | 50-60ml | 70°C water 

• Net weight: 30g
• Cultivar: Ujihikari & Samidori
• Harvest: Spring
• Region: Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture
• Please Note: Each customer will receive a random washi paper design.
  - If you would like to request a specific colour can please leave a note in the message section at the checkout, we will do our best to accommodate if possible.

About the Farmer: Noriyasu Uejima is a tea master. In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century. The Ritz Carlton Hotel of Kyoto features his teas in their lineup for their guests.