Horii Shichimeien Uji Mukashi review
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Product Details
- Brand
- Horii Shichimeien
- Origin
- Uji, Kyoto
- Grade
- Culinary
- Cultivars
- Unknown
- Sizes
- 40g, 100g, 200g
- Description
Lower-mid tier, clean Uji character
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TL;DR
A mild matcha with a pleasant bitter finish, best suited for lattes.
Prepared as
As an usacha snob, I was a bit let down by Uji Mukashi. When prepared traditionally, it had a slight sweetness and moderate umami, followed by a pleasant bitter finish. The overall flavor was mild and delicate. I found it palatable, but not exciting.
Mukashi seems to come to life when prepared as a latte. The flavor paired well with almond milk, which I suspect was because it's on the lighter side. The delicate flavor may not shine through when used with a heavier milk, like oat or traditional skim.
Overall, I'd recommend Uji Mukashi for latte fans. It's not a matcha I'd purchase again for daily usacha, and definitely not koicha.
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