We are very excited to introduce a new brand new product from Horiguchi Coffee, single serve coffee bags! Just like tea bags, all you need is a mug, some hot water, and a couple minutes of patience and you can enjoy premium Japanese roasted coffees anytime and anywhere! With portability and convenience in mind without compromising quality or taste, this 6-pack set is best of both worlds. Since variety is the spice of life, this set comes with 6 different roasts, all with different flavor notes and profiles. Give these a try and let us know which ones are your favorite!
Shiawase Cha: A Truly Unique Blend of Umami
As if Japanese green tea was not full of umami on its own, the brilliant minds at Maiko no Cha has concocted a truly unique tea blend that is in essence, an umami bomb! Maiko no Cha made sure to only incorporate the top quality of the core ingredients that make up Japanese cuisine with their own teas to create something that is balanced and each component plays their part to make sure that there is no overpowers flavor. The best konbu kelp for that ‘dashi’ flavor comes from the cold oceans of Hokkaido, the genmai rice is perfectly puffed to add that roasted note to the tea, Maiko no Cha’s own kukicha adds body and structure to the tea, and finally, their prized Uji Matcha tea gives it the pure, vibrant, and deep flavor that only the best matcha teas can provide.
Maiko no Cha has succeeded in crafting an elegant and beautiful expression of tea that also does not take itself too seriously, so it can be enjoyed in any setting. As the name states, this tea will definitely bring you ‘joy & happiness’!
For best practices in brewing the best Shiawasecha cup of tea, please watch the tutorial video below, courtesy of Maiko no Cha!
How To Matcha Like A Tea Master!
Shaded from mid-April until harvest, the tea plants in “ooishita en” (covered) fields grow with reduced sunlight until their freshly sprouted buds are picked. They are then steamed, dried, and, without being rolled, they are ground into Matcha powder. Most people rarely have a chance to see Matcha in its original, unground form known as Tencha, since it is usually sold in powdered form. Once the Tencha is ground by stonemills, the flavor and color of the leaves quickly deteriorate. For this reason, producers typically will preserve the tea as Tencha and will not grind them until just before selling. Unlike Gyokuro and Sencha, Matcha is green tea in a powdered form meaning, when consumed, Matcha retains 100% of the nutrients in the tea leaves. It is rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and catechin antioxidants, making it a highly desirable and popular health-drink.
For best practices in brewing the best Matcha cup of tea, please watch the tutorial video below, courtesy of Maiko no Cha!
Gyokuro: The Pinnacle of Japanese Green Tea
Maiko Tea headquarters is located in Kyotanabe city, known throughout Japan as the capital of high-grade Gyokuro. The tea plants are grown in "ooishita en" (covered) fields that are shaded from mid-April until harvest. Once the buds are ready and picked, they are steamed, dried, and palm rolled by hand. Gyokuro is the highest grade of Japanese tea available, and is characterized by a fine green color, rich aroma, and mellow, sweet flavor. High-quality Gyokuro possesses a uniquely rich taste that is jam packed with amino acids that we can only describe as being full of ‘umami’. It is not a beverage that one should drink in a rush, but should be sipped slowly in order for its flavors to spread throughout the entirety of the mouth. This is the proper way to experience Gyokuro's deep and enchanting flavor and aroma.
For best practices in brewing the best Gyokuro cup of tea, please watch the tutorial video below, courtesy of Maiko no Cha!
The Do's & Don'ts of Pour Over Coffee
Pay attention to these common mistakes when doing your pour over coffees!
Coffee Like A Boss: Pour Over Technique 101
Here is the very first test blog for how to make the best pour over coffees
