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十八 JU-HACHI (18) & 十七 JU-NANA (17) 

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Our most stoic comparison: how the hand of the maker and the breath of the land redefine the same leaves.

What’s inside

  • JU-HACHI (18): grown in the black soil of the Chausubaru highland, roasted in four stages and stone-milled at half speed, for a weightless, rounded texture with vertical complexity.
  • JU-NANA (17): a bridge between Kirishima and Uji, milled slowly and lightly roasted to protect its delicate covered aroma (ōika).

Same cultivars, two experiences

Both are made from the same prestigious cultivars, Okumidori and Saemidori. Differences in terroir and roasting turn them into two distinct experiences.

Details

Includes JU-HACHI (18) 20 g + JU-NANA (17) 20 g
Total weight 40 g (two tins)
Cultivars Okumidori and Saemidori
Grade Specialty
Certification USDA Organic
Best for Terroir exploration, gifts, advanced matcha tasting

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十八 JU-HACHI (18) & 十七 JU-NANA (17) 

$163.00
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03 | Brewing Guide

KOICHA

The Sensorial Test
Focus specifically on the "texture on the tongue."

Experience the contrast between the silk-like weightlessness of JU-HACHI (the effect of semi-speed milling and deep roasting) versus the milky, lingering smoothness of JU-NANA (the result of low-speed milling and the preservation of light fire).

Tip

For extra sweetness and umami, whisk with water below 60°C (140°F). Lower temperature reveals a smoother, gentler flavor.

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