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Wakatake by Marukyu Koyamaen
$65.00
Wakatake (若竹) by Marukyu Koyamaen is a high quality culinary‑grade matcha crafted in Uji, Kyoto, blending vibrant green color with smooth, balanced bittersweet flavor and steady umami. Designed primarily for lattes, iced drinks, baking, and desserts, it reflects Marukyu’s high quality in a dependable, everyday matcha experience.
About this item:
- Cutting‑edge Latte Maker: Formulated for matcha lattes and culinary use, Wakatake blends superbly with milk and stands up in baking, smoothies, ice cream, and sauces while maintaining flavor integrity.
- Rich & Sweet with Fresh Green Finish: Intense emerald hue with a harmonious balance—creamy breadth meets light astringency and subtle grassy bittersweetness, even when paired with milk or sugar.
- User‑Beloved Everyday Matcha: “I think Wakatake is great, affordable and very good quality for a culinary grade… smooth, balanced taste with mild umami, gentle bitterness, and a subtle sweetness, finished by a fresh, grassy aroma.”
- Versatile Ingredient Grade: Food‑grade yet refined—trusted in premium ice cream, whipped cream, baked goods, confections, lattes, and bubble teas by chefs and matcha lovers.
- 50 Servings from One Bag: The 100 g resealable pouch yields approximately 50 servings (≈2 g per serving), ideal for daily use.
- Uji Heritage & Quality: Produced by Marukyu Koyamaen—an eighth‑generation, award‑winning Uji tea master with over 350 years of tradition.
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Tasting Notes
Vivid sweet greens and soft umami give way to gentle astringency and a light grassy finish that balances perfectly with milk or sugar.
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How to Prepare
Matcha Latte
Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.
Step 1: Sift 3g (0.11 oz) of matcha (2 heaping tea ladles or 1.5 level teaspoons.)
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C (176°F), then pour 100 ml (2 oz) into tea bowl.
Step 3: Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Step 4: Add 100 ml (3.4 oz) of warmed or foamed milk into mug.
Usucha (thin tea)
The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
Step 1: Sift 2g (0.07 oz) of matcha (1.5 heaped tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.)
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C (176°F), then pour 60 ml (2 oz) into tea bowl.
Step 3: Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Koicha (thick tea)
Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.
Step 1: Sift 4 g (0.14 oz) of matcha (3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons.)
Step 2: Cool boiling water to 80°C (176°F) in teacup, then pour 30 ml (1 oz) into bowl, just covering matcha powder.
Step 3: Whisk slowly for 15 seconds moving back and forth.
