Hachi Matcha - Shincha 2025 Limited Edition
|THE SHINCHA IS HERE!!| For a very limited time, get this refreshing, exhilarating Ichibancha (new tea leaves) Matcha. EXCLUSIVELY AT JUST MATCHA!
Hachi Matcha Shincha: Comes from the rolling hills of Uji, Kyoto, Japan. Ichibancha, is the first picked tea of the year. Similar to the Beaujolais Nouveau of French wine, the name Shincha celebrates the first tea harvest of the year. Matcha is usually not ground immediately after harvest, instead, it is “rested” for a period of many months to mature. Shincha is the opposite, it’s ground as soon as possible after it has been picked, steamed, dried, de-veined and de-stemmed.
Just Matcha has been importing Shincha Matcha for over 10 years now; it is slightly different and excellent. The fresh, complex aroma and taste will blow your mind. This limited edition Matcha goes quickly and once it's gone, we have to wait another year. See what the buzz is all about. You will not be disappointed.
Hachi Matcha Shincha Tasting Notes for 2025:
Tasting notes:
The release: with the initial pouring there is a lovely green herbasciousness that permeates the cup. The first sip reveals a creamy mouthfeel along with a distinctive minerality and a long slightly astringent finish that rolls into a dry minerality on the tongue. Much different than 2024. On the nose there is the aroma of toasted hay along with some grassy notes. The second sip reveals much of the same velvety mouth feel with less astringency but still a meandering finish that is almost peppery. The third mouthful highlights the minerality of this years matcha and a deep long finish. The 2025 blend has a surprisingly mature taste for a Shincha. Past years have revealed a fresh almost effervescent taste, very grassy but 2025 has a maturity of flavour that is usually reserved for our Gold and Platinum offering. Distinctive and full of flavour.
Region: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Preparation of Traditional Matcha: Sift 1/2-1 teaspoon of Hachi Matcha Shincha into a small bowl. Add 2-4 ounces of 70-80 degree Celsius water (boiling water will compromise taste and nutritional content). Whisk vigorously using a traditional bamboo whisk or a frother for 15 seconds or until creamy. Enjoy your perfect cup of Matcha!
Preparation of 8 ounce Matcha Latte: Whisk 1 teaspoon of sifted Matcha with 1 ounce of 80 degree Celsius water. Add steamed milk and enjoy.
Storage: Keep away from heat, light, air, moisture and strong odours. Once opened, use as soon as possible.