Then & Now Matcha

Our single-origin matcha comes from Ujitawara, Kyoto, Japan. Grand Master Kobayashi—whose family began producing tea in Uji in 1827 using thousand-year-old methods—offers us a living glimpse into the past, which is why he named this matcha Then & Now. A level-ten master in blending and appraisal, Kobayashi’s expertise spans the full spectrum: sencha, gyokuro, matcha, and even humble byproducts like kukicha and hojicha. He is a practitioner of shumei, a modern agricultural philosophy that honors the inherent strengths of the earth’s soil and seasons to grow and nurture. A true character, Mr. Kobayashi is at turns gracious, inquisitive, and kind. His prodigious love of tea is matched only by his love of golf and fishing. Origin: Kyoto, JapanProcess: MatchaNotes: Snow Pea, Arugula, Umami Brewing instructions are included on the tin.