Rikyu - Nukata Matcha - overhead view of the bright green matcha powder in a white dish
Rikyu - Nukata Matcha - overhead view of the prepared usucha matcha in a white bowl

Rikyū - Nukata Matcha

Miyazakien
$24.00
Size
Recommended For:
The highlighted drink is the most concentrated we recommend, and the tea can be used for any use to the left of the arrow as well. This is up to personal preference.
Baking
Latte
Usucha
Koicha
Flavour Profile
Sweetness
Umami
Aroma
Astringency
Bitterness
Description

Bright, snappy, fresh, and herbaceous, this matcha from the mountainous heart of Aichi Prefecture is Miyazakien’s highest grade and reflects their free and natural spirit.

Rikyū (利宮) is obviously an homage to the most famous teaist of all time, Sen-no-Rikyū (千利休), albeit with a different spelling, using the 宮 from Miyazakien (宮ザキ園)

Nukata is one of the ancient regions of the Mikawa region and during the warring states period of Japan was controlled by the Matsudaira clan. Today, the town is part of the city of Okazaki.

Due to fresh winds and the clear waters that flow from Mt. Hongu, the area has been growing tea for around 400 years, at the direction of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Brewing Instructions
Heat water to 70º C (158º F)Add 70 ml (2.4 oz) of water to 2 g (2 tea scoops) of sifted matcha Whisk briskly in a back and forth motion for about 20 seconds
Mix 4 g (2 tsp) of sifted matcha with 40 ml (1.4 oz) of 70° C (158° F) waterHeat or steam 180 ml (6 oz) of your preferred milkPour milk into matcha base
Mix 4 g (2 tsp) of sifted matcha with 40 ml (1.4 oz) of 70° C (158° F) waterPour 180 ml (6 oz) of your milk of choice into a ice-filled 10-12oz (300-350 ml) glass. Optionally, add ~5ml of syrup to add texture and sweetness to the milkPour the matcha base over the ice

Miyazakien (宮ザキ園)

Founded in the late Edo Era in 1820 by Umemura Kiroko, Miyazakien have over two centuries of tea farming and processing expertise. They continue to grow their tea without pesticides or chemical fertilisers, and espouse a lifestyle in tune with nature.

Miyazakien is run by the Umemura power couple of sixth generation farmer Umemura Atsushi and his wife Hiroko. In addition to running his family's tea farm and factory, Atsushi-san practices the Fusō-ha Oribe-ryū style of chanoyu, runs a cafe, fishes, and is preparing to take his zen vows. Hiroko-san started her own school of senchadō, after mastering the Basai-ryū style.

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