Matchaeologist Matsu review
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Product Details
- Brand
- Matchaeologist
- Origin
- Uji, Kyoto
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Cultivars
- Uji Blend
- Sizes
- 20g
- Description
Matsu is the brand's signature ceremonial blend, named for the deep pine-green of the powder. The artisan roast pushes it toward a rich, creamy body and savory-sweet, almost espresso-like depth, with umami carrying the finish.
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TL;DR
A well balanced, good value Uji matcha that lacks some of the refinement of competitors.
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The first thing I noticed about Matsu was its beautiful microphone as I whisked it in my chawan. The foam is almost white, hiding the deep emerald green brew beneath it.
Next was the taste. It starts a bit flat, then has a slight bitterness, which then quickly gets covered by subtle umami and sweetness. It's an enjoyable, well-rounded taste profile overall. Mouthfeel is smooth.
At just over $1 per gram, Matsu is a good value for those that like a well-rounded, but not particularly punchy Uji matcha. It reminds me of Wako by Marukyu Koyamaen, though not as creamy and well-balanced.
Note: The can suggests 1g of powder with around 3oz of water, which is far more diluted than a standard usacha. I prepped as 2g powder with a 3oz water.
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Official$1.10/g
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