Nodoka Limited Spring Matcha

Tea type
Matcha Tea
Ingredients
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Flavors
Astringent, Freshly Cut Grass, Grass, Smooth, Thin, Floral, Sweet, Sweet, Warm Grass, Umami, Vegetal, Creamy, Spinach
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
High
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Edit tea info Last updated by Cameron B.
Average preparation
165 °F / 73 °C 0 min, 15 sec 2 g 23 oz / 673 ml

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Available only in spring, Nodoka has a pleasant balance of umami and subtle sharpness.

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Nodoka, which is Japanese for “serenity,” was named after the bright, warm feeling we get once the days start getting longer in spring.

When you sip Nodoka, the matcha’s initial sharpness is soon joined by layers of sweetness and umami, and a clear, fresh fragrance fills the air. In the aftertaste, a faint astringency lingers, leaving your mouth feeling refreshed. On a rainy day indoors or a long-awaited sunny day outdoors; paired with cookies or on its own after a meal: Nodoka is the perfect matcha to fit the season.

As koicha, this matcha’s nuances are much more prominent, and you can fully appreciate its balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance. In a matcha latte, its mild astringency pairs well with the milk, producing a softer drink with more umami than our lighter blends.

This spring-themed package features flowers of the tea tree, reminiscent of the spring blossoms of Japanese plum and cherry trees. As a present, this lighthearted design will surely cheer the recipient with the brightness of spring.

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It’s enjoyable as a latte, but quite different from the Naoki matcha I sipped down previously. The grind seems coarser, it was noticeably harder to sift and I saw some particles sticking to the sides of the jar after shaking it with water. The flavor is also a bit less concentrated, it seems like a lighter matcha overall. It’s fresher and more grassy, versus nutty and rich like some of the others.

Still very enjoyable, just different, and doesn’t hold up quite as well to my extra creamy oat milk. I think I only have one plain matcha left, so I’m starting to look at options for restocking for lattes. Leaning toward the 100g bag of Naoki Superior Ceremonial for just under $40 at the moment. Has anyone tried the “lower” grades from Ippodo, like Hatsu or Wakaki, for lattes? I think those are the only ones from Ippodo that would be cheaper.

Flavors: Astringent, Freshly Cut Grass, Grass, Smooth, Thin

Preparation
Iced 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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A delicious Usucha Tea

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 0 min, 15 sec 2 tsp 70 OZ / 2070 ML

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