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[PRE-ORDER] Marukyu Koyamaen 丸久小山園 - Wakatake 若竹 (500g & 1kg)

Sale price$175.00
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Pre-order item — estimated arrival in approximately 1 month. This timing is an estimate and may change if the supplier, international shipping, or customs processing is delayed.

Orders containing both pre-order and in-stock items will ship together once everything is available. If you would like your in-stock items sooner, please place a separate order.

Marukyu Koyamaen Wakatake (丸久小山園 若竹) is a vivid Uji matcha with a bold, structured tea flavour. Its pronounced green-tea character remains noticeable when mixed with milk, cream, or sugar, making it especially useful for lattes and culinary applications.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Fresh and vegetal
  • Taste: Full-bodied with noticeable astringency and mellow richness
  • Finish: Clean, crisp, and pleasantly bitter
  • Colour: Bright green

Best For

  • Matcha lattes: Strong enough to hold its character in dairy or plant-based milk
  • Baking and desserts: Well suited to cakes, ice cream, macarons, whipped cream, and confectionery
  • Usucha: A good choice for drinkers who enjoy a more assertive bowl of thin tea

Choose Your Size

  • 500g Bag: A practical choice for frequent home use, small events, and lower-volume café service
  • 1kg Bag: Better suited to cafés, bakeries, workshops, and other high-volume use

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LIVE WITH THE WISDOM OF MATCHA™

PREPARATION

USUCHA

Rinse the tea bowl and whisk with warm water. Sift 2g of matcha into the bowl. Add 10ml of water to form a smooth paste, then add 50ml more water and whisk vigorously in an “M” motion for 20-30 seconds.

LATTE

Sift 3–5 g of matcha into the bowl. Add 15–25 ml of water to form a smooth paste, then add another 15–25 ml of water and whisk vigorously in an “M” motion for 20–30 seconds. Add 80–120 ml of milk and sweeten to taste.