Three Snow: Matcha Chakoshi / Tea Strainer (Pink Gold - blackens as it ages)This matcha strainer (chakoshi ) is thoughtfully designed to perfectly fit standard matcha bowls. With a handle and support hook, it can rest securely on the bowl, allowing for easy hands free sifting. While its size and mesh (30 mesh) are optimized for matcha, its compact form also makes it ideal for brewing loose leaf tea in smaller servings. The mesh has been specially treated with a unique surface process called "Kona Tsukaazu" (meaning it

Our recommendation however is to use the exact same steeping parameters on all teas: 70C/160F degrees

The Japanese printing service we use has a dozens of options

Shaded by the Kuma family (Yame Tea Kumaen) for about 40 days using labor-intensive traditional canopy shading made of scaffolding and layered straw

Our Nishio no Aji Premium Ceremonial Grade is named Yahagi

Strainer: Steel mesh

About the cultivar: The benifuuki cultivar is well known in Japan for its high level of catechin which converts into the flavorful tannins that give black tea its characteristic flavor

Nori seaweed sheets are used primarily for sushi

Standard: 7

This type of inland climate is well-suited for tea cultivation

creating a refreshing feeling that seems to reach deep into your stomach

he let us know that he turns the rotisserie by hand

We are honored to offer a small allocation of this rare and distinguished lot