Ceremonial-grade matcha you can drink every day. First harvest. $3.60 per latte (3 grams). Stone-milled, farm-direct from Uji, Kyoto. Crisp. Smooth. What good ceremonial matcha is supposed to taste like. The Masterpiece has a crisp, clean green tea flavour with a pleasant bitterness. Unharsh nor sour. It's a gentle bitterness that make you want another sip. Sipped slowly, there are hints of sweetness underneath with noticeable vegetal notes. In a latte, the matcha flavour actually comes through the milk. That's the difference between first and second harvest — first harvest matcha have more depth, so the taste is not masked by milk. On its own with just hot water, it's smooth and yummy enough to drink without anything else. Tasting notes: Crisp green tea. Vegetal notes with sweet hints. Pleasant bitterness. Clean finish. Body: Medium. Enjoyable as a traditional tea. Punchy enough in lattes. Bitterness: Light & unharsh.
