Matcha - Agata no Shiro (Horii Shichimeien, Uji) 30g

Horii Shichimeien

Established in 1879, Horii Shichimeien, a tea producer in the Uji region, is one of the most hyped producers in the matcha world. The producer is known for the refined, nuanced aroma, rich umami and bright green color of its matcha grades. Horii Shichimeien manages tea production from the tea garden to the finished product. The tea gardens in the Yamashiro area are located in the region of Uji and Kizu rivers. During the Muromachi period, the third shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu recognized seven good tea gardens in the Uji region. Of these, only one survived to this day, and Horii Shichimeien continues to produce tea at this garden.

This tea grade

Agata no Shiro is Horii Shichimeien's mid-level matcha grade to prepare usucha, or thin tea. The tea comes in a 30g jar.

Taste

Dry matcha has vibrant sweet forest-like scent and matcha's special powdery sweetness. The aroma of whisked matcha is rich and minerally grassy. The taste starts with sharp grassy tones. This is topped with layers of umami. The sharpness continues for a moment in the aftertaste, after which a legume-like character emerges and the grassiness takes on perfumed characteristics. Finally, the mouth is left with hints of mineral and perfumed grass.