Company: Maeda-en
Type:
From: Japan
Grade: Universal
Ounces: 1
Price: $9.62
Price Per Ounce: $9.62
Rating: 3.5 / 5
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Matcha Review
Maeda-en Shiki Universal Grade Matcha is packaged in a sealed tin can, inside a sealed bag. The matcha has a slightly lighter green color than their Ceremonial Grade Matcha. After whisking, Shiki Matcha is has bubbles and some froth. The taste is creamy and slightly nutty. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste (which their Ceremonial grade does not have). Overall, I found this to be a good value, simple, enjoyable everyday matcha.
About the company: Maeda-en
From the Maeda-en website:
Maeda-en commits to embracing the teachings of Chado (traditional tea ceremony) called “Shu Ha Ri.” This teaching is noted in a poem by tea master Sen-no Rikyuu (1522-1591) and is still used in modern day martial arts training. “Shu (to protect)” is to protect traditions, “Ha (to break)” is to create something new upon such traditions, And “Ri (to separate)” is to part ways with the old tradition, based on the Shu-Ha step. Maeda-en’s commitment to you, the consumers, encompasses our path to Shu Ha Ri. We protect the traditions by bringing our customers fine, authentic traditional green tea. We create new and exciting products that incorporate tradition. We strive to create products that will remain in the marketplace as a new tradition, for years to come.
