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“Exceptionally smooth! Maybe a little roasted nutty creamy with some vague, airy almost floral, almost aquatic blue-green quality. A shaded pocket of water lillies? Energy is strong, permeating;...” Read full tasting note
“One of our favorites… Our Matcha Houju contains a rush of umami flavor backed by a deep sweetness that lingers endlessly on the palate. Its rich, creamy foam creates a smooth, full mouthfeel. A...” Read full tasting note
Updated 28 Mar 2024 by derk
Rich umami, blue-green and vibrant, creamy, floral and high energy
宝寿 “Houju” means “Happy Treasure” and it is the most precious Uji matcha produced by our friend Hisaki Horii who is an 8th generation gyokuro and matcha producer. He is running his family’s Uji, Kyoto-based tea business Hekisuien, which was established in 1867. Only the highest quality hand-picked tencha from the Joyo area of Uji are selected to create this premium matcha. Mr. Horii’s philosophy and specialization is not focused on single cultivar or single farm origins but on blending various cultivars of exceptional quality and richness. Mr. Horii’s matcha blends are outstanding examples of how an artisan tea master’s blend is often greater than the sum of the individual lots. His matcha follows traditional vintage aging and blending practices. Each year his allocations are using different materials and vintages while his expression is consistently amazing. His style of producing high-end matcha and gyokuro utilizes only local Uji cultivars that are hand-picked and shaded by tana frame-and-thatch. The vivid depth of blue-green seen in this matcha shows the meticulous cultivation and care of production. The energy of this matcha is high and heady with a special floral vibrancy and vanilla cream taste. Houju Matcha is really a treasure and the most premium matcha we offer.
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Japanese, stone milled matcha!
Matcha Houju is our highest grade of ceremonial matcha. This rare matcha is of a class traditionally reserved for the most exclusive of tea ceremonies. It has an unbelievable aroma, flavor, and energizing focusing effect unlike any other matcha. Matcha Houju may be prepared as usucha (“thin tea”) or koicha (“thick tea”). Houju, literally “precious longevity” or “precious eternity” is the konomi, or “treasured matcha” of our producer and partner Hekisuien.
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Exceptionally smooth! Maybe a little roasted nutty creamy with some vague, airy almost floral, almost aquatic blue-green quality. A shaded pocket of water lillies? Energy is strong, permeating; it is seemless with and complements my own. The powder is moist and oh so soft and fine. It whisks with ease and creates strong foam qquickly. Particles do not precipitate out of suspension.
Expensive but clearly excellent. This might be my favorite matcha.
Happy this turned out well yesterday for my boyfriend’s brother and his fiancee. Especially so for her since all her matcha experiences had been notsogood up to that point.
One of our favorites…
Our Matcha Houju contains a rush of umami flavor backed by a deep sweetness that lingers endlessly on the palate. Its rich, creamy foam creates a smooth, full mouthfeel. A bowl of Matcha Houju bestows tremendous energy that inspires and uplifts the drinker into a meditative state of alertness.
Do not be afraid to use higher water temperatures with this matcha — it can take the heat!
That sounds wonderful! I looked it up and also took a look at the Thai tea powder. When the cupboard gets lower, I might give both of those a try!