Harvest: Spring 2022 (Ichibancha)
Cultivar: Samidori / Uji-Hikari Breed for Karigane and Yabukia for Matcha
Harvesting Method: Hand-held harvester
Taste: Delicate and light sweetness, creamy taste experienceLiquid: Slightly dark green color
Leaves: Greenish and soft twigs with a bit of added Matcha powder
Matcha-iri Karigane is a special gourmet blend of high-quality Gyokuro stems and veins and Uji matcha. The matcha content allows you to benefit from a higher vitamin C content compared to other green teas. The added matcha also gives the tea a bright green color and a creamier experience than " regular" Karigane.
No.33 - Matcha-iri Karigane
About Karigane:
Karigane is green tea made from collecting twigs which have dropped out during the selection and sorting process of Sencha and Gyokuro tea leaves. Karigane rich in L-theanine, the critical amino acid and has a light and plain taste. It can easy be brewed with boiling water.
Karigane is an inexpensive tea as it is a by-product of Gyokuro and Sencha production. However, in recent years, demand has often exceeded supply due to its ease of preparation, excellent sweetness, umami and flavor components. This development is causing the price to rise.
