Wako Matcha - Thin Tea Grade

$37.85
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Matcha is a special type of Japanese green tea: a precious, jewel-green powder stone ground from shaded, hand-picked, high-grade Japanese tea leaves. It is traditionally whisked with hot water in a bowl to make a rich, creamy drink.

Our producer, Marukyu-Koyamaen, first began production of tea in the Genroku period (1688–1704) in Ogura, Uji. Through subsequent generations, the quality of the tea increased, thus establishing the venerable tradition of Ujicha; by the eighth generation, the market had been extended to all of Japan. A standard of high quality, consistent from cultivation to the final product, was achieved, and the company—still family-owned—remains highly esteemed. Marukyu-Koyamaen now ranks among the foremost producers of matcha in Japan, and has won many national prizes.

The balanced, bittersweet Wako grade is ideal for thin tea; use ~2 g (2 chashaku scoops) matcha and 3 oz (1/3 cup) hot water (190°F) per serving, and whisk vigorously with a chasen for about 20 seconds. Experiment with the amount of water to find your favorite formula.

Country: Japan
Region: Uji
Tasting Notes: vegetal, bittersweet, creamy
Harvest Season: Spring 2024

20 g (about 10 servings) or 100 g (about 50 servings)

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
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George
Wonderful

If you love tea and customer service that care this is the place to get it.
They are wonderful

C
Carol O.
Excellence

Recommended by a Michelin chef, this is the best matcha I’ve ever had. My morning matcha latte is such a delicious treat.
The customer service is also excellent!

H
H.
The only place to go for tea

In Pursuit of Tea has been my go to for all things tea since they started the company. Amazing teas that are sourced with love and care. So grateful!

G
George

Sean was wonderful and the best professional individual that I dealt in a long time. Took care of me and made me feel the hard work that the tea farmers really care about the product. Thank you

M
Mark R.

A very nice matcha, sweet and subtle.

D
Dennis T.

Wako Thin Grade Matcha tea is smooth and soothing. I like to drink it after my morning run.

A
Anne B.
Can I Tell the Difference?

I know this is very high grade matcha, but can I really tell the difference between my $25 can of match? Not really, but I can’t say I have the most refined matcha palette. And I just to know that the grade is high for safety reason, because I know chemicals can get into matcha since your drinking the whole leaf.

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
86%
(6)
14%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
G
George
Wonderful

If you love tea and customer service that care this is the place to get it.
They are wonderful

C
Carol O.
Excellence

Recommended by a Michelin chef, this is the best matcha I’ve ever had. My morning matcha latte is such a delicious treat.
The customer service is also excellent!

H
H.
The only place to go for tea

In Pursuit of Tea has been my go to for all things tea since they started the company. Amazing teas that are sourced with love and care. So grateful!

G
George

Sean was wonderful and the best professional individual that I dealt in a long time. Took care of me and made me feel the hard work that the tea farmers really care about the product. Thank you

M
Mark R.

A very nice matcha, sweet and subtle.

D
Dennis T.

Wako Thin Grade Matcha tea is smooth and soothing. I like to drink it after my morning run.

A
Anne B.
Can I Tell the Difference?

I know this is very high grade matcha, but can I really tell the difference between my $25 can of match? Not really, but I can’t say I have the most refined matcha palette. And I just to know that the grade is high for safety reason, because I know chemicals can get into matcha since your drinking the whole leaf.