A while back I was asked if I would like to do a review for DoMatcha. I quickly accepted and did not expect to receive not only a full can of matcha but a whisk and holder.
I tried the tea a few times casually to take notes on the tea itself. Then finally I sat down to do a final tasting(what you see here).
I was impressed but the amount of froth that appeared on the surface of the liquor, it seemed almost thick. For a few moments I wondered if I had made Koicha( Thick tea) and not Usucha (Thin tea) by mistake, but I was proved wrong when I tasted it.
For this tea I used my special chawan from the AGO, purchased last year when they had Jackson Polluck and other Modern artist’s work on show. I used the new chasen from DoMatcha and the holder for this set up.
The tea itself has a very nice bright green hue and finely ground, there was no need to sift it. The tea itself was smooth. It had a cooked bean scent and tasted vaguely like brusel sprouts and finished with a dark chocolate taste on the tongue. It had a medium body for the amount of matcha used. Very pleasant. This has become my morning tea since its arrival.
After looking at Do Matcha’s page I found the following information:
Certified organic by JONA (Japan Organic and
Natural Foods Association), this premium, organic ceremonial Matcha is
the purest and most sustainable way to enjoy the ancient Matcha
tradition. Our DoMatcha Ceremonial Organic Matcha is produced in the Uji
Region, in Kyoto, Japan where matcha originated over 800 years ago.
(Makes about 25 servings.) $33.99 USD
How to Make Matcha
** Refer to images as reference
1. Warm up bowl and matcha whisk (chasen) with warm water. This cleans them and preps the whisk for use.
2. Place 2-3 scoops (chashaku) into the bowl (chawan)
3.Add in about 3-4 oz of 80 degree celcius water
4. Whisk quickly at the writs in a “W” or “M” figure with whisk till frothy
5. Enjoy!
I am glad that I got to try this organic matcha. I try to keep a few different grades on hand (small quantities of course for freshness) so that I can change depending on my mood. This matcha is perfect for everyday Chanoyu practice. It has the right balance I look for in a matcha for this purpose.
I look forward to possibly trying other matcha’s from DOMatcha. I want to thank DOMatcha and Tiffany Picard for this opportunity to do this review.
For more posts on Matcha check out our Matcha Tea page Here! Enjoy~!