River & Stone Tea Asahi of Kokyo Ceremonial Matcha is a single-cultivar Asahi matcha from Kokyo in Wazuka. Milled to order in Minneapolis, it has powerful umami supported by notes of orchid, dried herbs, and black pepper. The combination creates a complex profile with distinct floral, herbal, and pepper-like elements.
What does Asahi of Kokyo matcha taste like?
Powerful umami leads the flavor profile. Orchid provides a specific floral note, while dried herbs and black pepper add contrasting herbal and pepper-like notes. These named characteristics make the profile more precise than a general description such as grassy or smooth. The result is a ceremonial matcha centered on umami and a complex set of secondary notes.
This flavor description is useful for comparing Asahi of Kokyo with matcha that emphasizes different characteristics. Buyers seeking a single-cultivar tea can also identify the cultivar directly rather than choosing an unspecified blend.
Where is this single-cultivar Asahi matcha grown?
The matcha comes from Kokyo in Wazuka and is grown by a biodynamic farmer. It uses the Asahi cultivar as a single-cultivar matcha rather than combining multiple named cultivars. Both Asahi and Kokyo form part of the product’s identity, while Wazuka identifies the stated growing area.
- Cultivar: Asahi
- Type: Single-cultivar ceremonial matcha
- Growing area: Kokyo in Wazuka
- Tasting notes: Powerful umami, orchid, dried herbs, and black pepper
- Milling: Milled to order in Minneapolis
- Format: 20 g tin
How is River & Stone Tea matcha milled?
Asahi of Kokyo is milled to order in Minneapolis. This milling location is separate from the stated growing area in Wazuka. The finished matcha is packaged in a 20 g tin, a clearly defined format for buyers comparing package sizes and containers.
What is its intended use?
The product is designated as ceremonial matcha. Its stated profile places powerful umami first, followed by orchid, dried herb, and black pepper notes. That combination distinguishes it from matcha presented without a named cultivar or detailed tasting notes. The single-cultivar format also keeps the product focused on Asahi rather than a cultivar blend.
