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Hoshino Seichaen - Ennen no Mukashi Matcha

Hoshino Seichaen - Ennen no Mukashi Matcha

£40.00
£40.00
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Produced by Hoshino Seichaen, a tea master with over 70 years of expertise, this tin offers an exceptional ceremonial grade matcha made from carefully shaded, hand picked tencha leaves.

Ennen no Mukashi is a refined matcha officially favoured by Zabosai, the 16th-generation Grand Master of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony.

Created to reflect the exacting standards and traditions of Urasenke, it offers an elegant and balanced character suitable for traditional preparation. 

Why You'll Love It

  • Award-Winning Quality: Sourced from Hoshino's legacy fields, this matcha consistently ranks among the best in Japan.
  • Single-Origin Purity: 100% Yame grown tencha, with no blends or additives.
  • Awards
    • World Green Tea Contest 2020: Grand Gold Prize
    • 2020 Fukuoka Prefecture Sixth-Sector Product Competition: Prefectural Assembly Chairman’s Award

Due to limited availability, we kindly ask customers to order a maximum of 2 tins per person from Hoshino. Thank you for your understanding as we work to make this tea accessible to everyone.

How to Prepare

Water Temperature: 70–80°C (158–176°F)

Matcha Amount: 1.5–2g (1 tsp)

Water Amount: 60–70ml for usucha
Whisk vigorously in an "M" motion with a chasen (bamboo whisk) until a creamy froth forms.

Tasting Notes

Exceptionally creamy with a balanced depth of umami, it reveals roasted, nutty notes reminiscent of sesame.

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