Naoshi (Chasen Holder) from Julie Lavoie | Tenmoku
An almost essential accessory for anyone using a chasen, the naoshi (chasen-holder )preserves the shape of the whisk while enabling it to dry properly.
Green Tea
Japan
Matcha Taiki Organic (40g bag)
Product code: CSTV-100
This finely milled green tea, produced by M.Tsutsumi and his team comes from Mie Prefecture.
The leaves of this matcha have undergone a light cooking before powdering, giving the matcha a deeper green hue. Its liquor is lively with a light and pleasing bight, enhanced by vegetal and gourmand (roasted nuts) notes. A strong tea, perfect for everyday or even kitchen use, and it's organic!
Preparing Matcha
Quantity / 65ml of water
1
Temperature of infusion
75
To prepare a good matcha, just follow a few simple, but precise, steps.
- Ideally, remove the matcha from the fridge and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes before use (Ideal but not essential).
- Sift the measure of matcha you need through a sieve for a creamier mousse and to prevent lumps.
- Warm your chawan (bowl) with hot water, empty and wipe it dry. Add 1 tsp, or two chashaku (matcha spoons)of sifted matcha into the bowl.
- Trickle 65ml of water (75°C) onto the tea
- Whisk with energy with a chasen (bamboo whisk). Start beneath the surface. As a mousse starts to form, gradually raise your whisking towards the central surface. With practice you will produce more foam each time.
Flavour wheel
To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral
Fruity
Wooded
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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