{"product_id":"yame-ceremonial-grade-gyokuro-matcha","title":"Yame Ceremonial Grade Gyokuro Matcha","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slightly different kind of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost matcha is made from \u003cstrong\u003etencha\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a shaded green tea that’s dried flat, refined, and then ground into powder. This one, instead, is made from \u003cstrong\u003egyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is also shade-grown, but after steaming, the leaves go through an additional step of kneading and rolling. That process is traditionally meant to \u003cstrong\u003ebring out more umami\u003c\/strong\u003e when brewed as a loose-leaf tea. When those same leaves are turned into matcha, you end up with a profile that feels \u003cstrong\u003ea bit deeper and bolder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from \u003cstrong\u003eYame, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is widely known as one of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest regions for gyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e. The high quality material from this background shows up clearly in how the matcha tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor leans \u003cstrong\u003eumami-rich and vegetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to \u003cstrong\u003eblanched spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e sweet kabocha-like \u003c\/strong\u003e(Japanese Pumpkin) \u003cstrong\u003enuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath. There’s also some bitterness—but it’s \u003cstrong\u003erefined\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtrolled\u003c\/strong\u003e, not sharp or grassy. It helps \u003cstrong\u003ebalance the richness \u003c\/strong\u003ewithout making the tea feel harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of that balance, this matcha \u003cstrong\u003eworks well in two ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own, it has enough\u003cstrong\u003e depth and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e from the unique flavor profile as a \u003cstrong\u003estraight bowl of matcha,\u003c\/strong\u003e especially if you \u003cstrong\u003eprefer something with a bit more presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, that same \u003cstrong\u003eboldness makes it very perfect for lattes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eflavor holds up through milk\u003c\/strong\u003e without getting washed out, and because there’s no strong grassy astringency, it stays \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, sweet, and clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsucha (Thin Matcha)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1g of matcha (about 1.5 chashaku scoops)\u003cbr\u003eAdd 150ml of water at 73°C (165°F)\u003cbr\u003eWhisk in an “M” motion until fully incorporated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Latte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 3–4g of matcha\u003cbr\u003eAdd 40–50ml of water at 73-76°C \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(165-170°F)\u003cbr\u003eWhisk until smooth, then add sweetener if desired and pour over milk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good option if you’re looking for a matcha that leans a bit more \u003cstrong\u003estructured and umami-forward\u003c\/strong\u003e, or if you want something that still comes through clearly in a latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yame, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1 oz sample","offer_id":49037000638707,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49037000671475,"sku":null,"price":46.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49037000704243,"sku":null,"price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49037000737011,"sku":null,"price":88.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49037000769779,"sku":null,"price":131.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":49037000802547,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/yame-ceremonial-grade-gyokuro-matcha-8560542.jpg?v=1779143351","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/yame-ceremonial-grade-gyokuro-matcha","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}