Uejima Tea Farm: Imperial Ceremonial Grade, Shikibu Matcha

Uejima Tea Farm "Shikibu" Matcha

京都宇治和束茶 抹茶 式部

Shikibu 式部 refers ceremonial affairs. This extremely limited edition Imperial Matcha from Uejima Tea Farm is the highest grade they have to offer. 

It is suitable for thin tea, usucha preparation, as well as thick tea, koicha preparation. 

This fresh and grassy matcha has a strong nutty flavour with delicious umami finish.  

• Net weight: 30g
• Cultivar: 
• Harvest: Spring
• Region: Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture
• Please Note:These cans all use the same washi paper design but the pattern placement will vary on each can.

About the Farmer: Noriyasu Uejima is a tea master. In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century. The Ritz Carlton Hotel of Kyoto features his teas in their lineup for their guests.