Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder — Akemi

With a down-to-earth personality and a moderate bitterness, Akemi does not try to make herself the star of the show. She is smooth and mellow in lattes while still being crisp and refreshing alone. She has that "classic matcha taste", light, pleasantly grassy, earthy — a non-complex but endearing blend that serves as the perfect beginners matcha.

Detailed Flavor Profile:

The Verdict: If you're new to matcha or primarily drink lattes and enjoy a pleasant grassiness - then Akemi is for you.

Best Used For: Lattes, Cold Brews

Ideal Temperature: 170°F (77°C)

Recommended Latte Ratio for Akemi:

• 4 grams matcha — sieve by shaking/knocking, not scraping
• 100ml water — pour 30ml water, make a paste, then pour the rest (70 ml) and whisk
• 200ml milk base — 155ml milk of choice + 45ml sweetener of choice

Region & Cultivar: Crafted from a blend of cultivars in the Kyoto and Kagoshima regions she can be prepared as both a daily latte and in cold brews.

*Ceremonial grade is a western exclusive marketing term that helps to signify the quality of matcha. Quality of matcha is determined by a multitude of factors including but not limited to the amount of shading, time of harvest, parts of the camellia sinensis leaf used, and more.