National Competition 7th Place Winner Asahi No. 6007 Matcha

A top ten finishing matcha, 7th out of 111 entries from seven prefectures at the 77th National Competition held in Yame, Fukuoka on 22-25 Aug 2023 by Taiga Aoyama.  Taiga Aoyama consistently ranked in the top ten and won the grand prize less than five years ago. 

Only 180 cans can be made from the awarded production to be released in small, freshly ground batches every few months.  Competition matcha represents the pinnacle of production by perfectly cultivating a demanding varietal that requires constant attention, a high level of experience, and a little bit of luck and cooperation from nature to have perfect weather conditions.  The pungent taste and aroma are clear and defined, resonating long after the last sip, and the fluorescent color of the brew is striking.  

Origin:

Shirakawa, Uji, Japan

Cultivar:

100% Asahi 

Flavor and Aroma Profile:

Magnolia fragrance, refreshing deep green, slight salinity, maple water

Servings by container:

4 x 5g for Koicha (recommended) or 6 x 3g for Usucha,

Net weight:

20g (0.71oz)

*We recommend enjoying this matcha by making traditional Koicha thick tea using half the water and twice the matcha to create a deep green paste.    

5g of sifted matcha, 40ml of water at 85-90c

Start by submerging all the matcha in the water, then gently whisk the liquid until it thickens and becomes consistent. Move quickly but use short strokes and enjoy while still warm.