Asahi: Known for its rich umami flavour, low bitterness, and velvety texture.
Samidori: Known for its refreshing, vegetal notes with a lighter umami taste.
By blending these two cultivars, Uji Reserve achieves a harmonious flavour profile that is both approachable for first-time drinkers and appreciated by seasoned matcha enthusiasts.
Preparation
Water temperature: 80°C
Uji Reserve is recommended to be enjoyed as koicha (thick tea), usucha (thin tea) or with milk.
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Storage
This matcha comes in a foil pouch sealed inside an airtight container with a screw cap. The matcha can be poured directly from the container for easy access. For optimal freshness, store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 months of opening.
Uji Reserve is our highest-grade matcha sourced from a tea farm located in Uji, Kyoto, a revered tea growing region in Japan. We chose this matcha due to its well rounded flavour, low bitter profile, and delicate sweetness. The leaves are carefully hand-picked, ensuring only the most tender leaves are selected and eventually stone-ground into a fine powder.
They are shade-grown under a “tana” canopy for several weeks before the spring harvest. Uji Reserve consists exclusively of first-flush leaves from that season.
TASTING NOTES
The matcha has a medium bodied mouthfeel, silky texture, and a smooth umami finish.
CULTIVARS
Uji Reserve consists of 2 cultivars.
Asahi: Known for its rich umami flavour, low bitterness, and velvety texture.
Samidori: Known for its refreshing, vegetal notes with a lighter umami taste.
By blending these two cultivars, Uji Reserve achieves a harmonious flavor profile that is both approachable for first-time drinkers and appreciated by seasoned matcha enthusiasts.
Preparation
Water temperature: 80°C
Uji Reserve is recommended to be enjoyed as koicha (thick tea), usucha (thin tea) or with milk.
Storage
This matcha comes in a foil pouch sealed inside an airtight container with a screw cap. The matcha can be poured directly from the container for easy access. For optimal freshness, store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 months of opening.
Uji Reserve is our highest-grade matcha sourced from a tea farm located in Uji, Kyoto, a revered tea growing region in Japan. We chose this matcha due to its well rounded flavour, low bitter profile, and delicate sweetness. The leaves are carefully hand-picked, ensuring only the most tender leaves are selected and eventually stone-ground into a fine powder.
They are shade-grown under a “tana” canopy for several weeks before the spring harvest. Uji Reserve consists exclusively of first-flush leaves from that season.
TASTING NOTES
The matcha has a medium bodied mouthfeel, silky texture, and a smooth umami finish.
CULTIVARS
Uji Reserve consists of 2 cultivars.
Asahi: Known for its rich umami flavour, low bitterness, and velvety texture.
Samidori: Known for its refreshing, vegetal notes with a lighter umami taste.
By blending these two cultivars, Uji Reserve achieves a harmonious flavor profile that is both approachable for first-time drinkers and appreciated by seasoned matcha enthusiasts.
Preparation
Water temperature: 80°C
Uji Reserve is recommended to be enjoyed as koicha (thick tea), usucha (thin tea) or with milk.
Storage
This matcha comes in a foil pouch sealed inside an airtight container with a screw cap. The matcha can be poured directly from the container for easy access. For optimal freshness, store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 months of opening.
This is truly a high quality matcha! Bright green, bold and very creamy. The matcha flavour comes through well in lattes and find myself putting less compared to my other matcha, which is always a bonus
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Amanda L.
I’ve tried a lot of matcha powders and this one ranks as one of my new favourites. super fragrant, bright green, and bold. I’ll definitely be repurchasing!
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S.C.
The Uji Reserve has a vibrant green color and a sweet umami-rich flavor. Matcha of this quality is rare, and I really enjoy making café-level lattes with it at home.
