I am Matcha No. 1-31 – Fukuoka. Springlike and bright, with a confidence that lingers.
I’ve fallen in love with Saboe teas, so it’s no surprise their powder matcha is a favorite. Matcha No. 1-32 from Kyoto has that rich, smooth Uji character I could drink every day. No. 1-31 from Fukuoka is bright and fresh, the kind that wakes you up in the best way. No. 1-30 from Kagoshima is rounder and more robust, perfect for when you want something with a little more umami and weight. I rotate between them depending on the day, but they all remind me why I trust Saboe for every tea in my cupboard.
Matcha No.1-31 - Fukuoka was curated by Angélique Chmielewski
Maker: Simplicity
Dimensions:
2.4" (w) x 2.4" (l) x 4.0" (h) or 70mm (w) x 70mm (l) x 102mm (h)
Weight:
Approximately: 0.7 oz or 20 g
Materials:
Matcha
Made from tencha leaves, carefully shaded before harvest and left to mature through the summer for a richer, more developed flavor
To prepare, sift about 2 grams of matcha (roughly two scoops with a chashaku ladle) into a matcha bowl, add 75ml of water heated to 80°C, and whisk with a chasen whisk until the surface is covered with a smooth, frothy foam