Idle Hour Matcha Uejima Tempaku Ceremonial Grade 30g
Grown and ground by Noriyasu Uejima, a fifth-generation tea farmer in the Wazuka valley, Kyoto. Uejima-san is the only grower to have achieved a perfect score in Kyoto's tea tasting competition in its ninety-year history. Tempaku — named for the god of heaven — is his highest grade matcha: intensely umami, naturally sweet, and exceptionally smooth.
Exceptional as usucha. Rich and refined enough for koicha.
Product details
Preparation
Bring water to the boil, then set it aside for a few minutes until it reaches around 80°C — the temperature that coaxes out flavour without bitterness.
Sift 2g of matcha (roughly two scoops of your chashaku) directly into your bowl. Sifting breaks up any clumps and makes for a smoother bowl.
Pour 65g of water over the powder. Using your chasen, draw slow "W" shapes through the liquid until the matcha is fully incorporated, then pick up the pace — vigorous whisking for around 20 seconds will bring up a foam. Ease off at the end, lifting the chasen to just below the surface to finish with a fine microfoam.
Drink as it is, or add your milk of choice.
Storage
Keep your tin in a cool, dark place — away from heat, light, and moisture. Once opened, use within four to six weeks to enjoy it at its best.
Shipping & delivery
We ship worldwide via Royal Mail. Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.
Shipping rates
- United Kingdom: £4.50 flat rate. Free on orders over £60.
- Europe: £9.50 flat rate.
- Rest of World: £14.50 flat rate.
Estimated Delivery Times
- United Kingdom: 2–3 business days from dispatch.
- Europe: 5–10 business days from dispatch.
- Rest of World: 7–21 business days from dispatch.
- Delivery times are estimates and may vary depending on your location and local postal services. Idle Hour is not responsible for delays caused by Royal Mail or customs processing.
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