Experience the unique flavor of OG Matcha KOIAI, grown naturally at a beautiful natural forest by IZAWA and carefully roasted by master SAKUYA. Enjoy a mild taste and distinct color, free of any fishy smell, perfect for Matcha beginners. Instruction Traditional Matcha for 1 tea bowl(1) Sift Matcha Powder: 1/2 tsp (2g) (0.07oz)(2) Add 70ml (2.37oz) hot water 80℃ (176℉)(3) Whisk until foamy with a bamboo Chasen Characteristics Izawa, a farmer, grows GOKOU naturally in a lush, picturesque forest. Every year, demand for the limited-supply, high-quality GOKOU exceeds its availability causing it to sell out. The story behind of production The GOKOU cultivar is renowned for its renowned, intense UMAMI as a Matcha cultivar. Its aroma is remarkable, and upon opening the package, one can envision the picturesque beauty of its growing environment. Final Roasting Master SAKUYA's Comments I cranked up the heat, keeping a close eye on the TENCHA, determined to scrape out the signature hue of Matcha. End result? A cuppa without a trace of fishiness - perfect for those new to Matcha sippin'! Ingredients: OG Matcha (Green Tea Powder) Award winning: Gold Prize at North American Tea ConferenceCultivar: GOKOUDuration of tea leaf sun shaded: 20~25 daysHarvest: Spring (First Flush)Farm: Tenryu, HarunoRegion: Shizuoka, Japan Expect Annual Production: 150kg / 331 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081174Steaming: LightRoasting Level: 8Stonemill: YesGrade: CeremonialCaffeine Level: HighOrigin: Made in Japan with Japanese MaterialSpecial Note: Isagawa, IzawaProduct Dimensions: 6.69 x 4.72 x 0.39 inches; 0.7 OuncesKeeping Method: Best within 30 days after opening