{"product_id":"ureshino-tsuyuhikari-ceremonial-matcha","title":"Ureshino Tsuyuhikari Organic Ceremonial Matcha","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"40\"\u003eSourced from \u003cstrong\u003eUreshino\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSaga prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e—one of Japan’s earliest tea-producing regions—this \u003cstrong\u003esingle-cultivar Tsuyuhikari matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a different expression of what ceremonial matcha can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eTsuyuhikari \u003c\/strong\u003emeans \u003cstrong\u003e“dew light,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and it fits. The character is \u003cstrong\u003eclean, bright, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003erefined\u003c\/strong\u003e—less about intense umami, more about balance and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"384\"\u003eFrom the first sip, this matcha leans into a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, nutty richness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Notes of \u003cstrong\u003esweet chestnut cream\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etoasted cashews\u003c\/strong\u003e come forward immediately, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003egentle vegetal freshness \u003c\/strong\u003ereminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003esnow peas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of the deep, heavy umami you might expect from classic cultivars like Gokou or Asahi, this one stays more restrained—carrying a \u003cstrong\u003esubtle saltiness \u003c\/strong\u003eand focusing instead on a creamy, smooth body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eWhat makes Tsuyuhikari stand out is its approachability. It’s naturally low in astringency with soft bitterness, delivering a balanced sweetness and a fresh, lifted aroma. The result is a matcha that feels clean and refreshing rather than grassy, with a bright green color that reflects its clarity in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eUreshino itself is known for producing teas with softness and aromatic elegance. While often overlooked compared to more famous regions like Uji, it consistently produces teas with a unique identity without the premium attached to a well-known name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Tsuyuhikari matcha is also remarkably versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003eAs usucha, it is smooth, creamy, and easy to drink, with a soft foam and a clean finish that keeps you coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eAs koicha, it becomes something special. Thick and concentrated, it holds its texture beautifully—rich, glossy, and creamy without turning harsh or chalky. The nutty sweetness deepens, and the balance remains intact, which is \u003cstrong\u003erare even among high-grade matcha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSUCHA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(薄茶 – THIN MATCHA) Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003eMatcha: \u003cstrong\u003e2 grams \u003c\/strong\u003e(roughly 1 tsp)\u003cbr data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003eWater: \u003cstrong\u003e70–80 ml (2.5 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e160–170°F (70–77°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003eWhisk briskly in a “W” or “M” motion until a fine, creamy foam forms on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKOICHA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(濃茶 – THICK MATCHA) Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003eMatcha:\u003cstrong\u003e 4 grams \u003c\/strong\u003e(about 2 tsp)\u003cbr data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eWater: \u003cstrong\u003e30 ml (1 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e160°F (70°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003eSlowly knead in circular or figure-eight motions, scraping and incorporating the matcha from the sides to create a smooth, glossy, paste-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eIt handles both styles beautifully—something you don’t come across often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Chestnut Cream, Toasted Cashews, Snow Peas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz","offer_id":48778822516979,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":48778822549747,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":48778822582515,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48778822615283,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":48778822648051,"sku":null,"price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48778822680819,"sku":null,"price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/ureshino-tsuyuhikari-organic-ceremonial-matcha-9336404.jpg?v=1776409030","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/ureshino-tsuyuhikari-ceremonial-matcha","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}