Marukyu Koyamaen - Wakatake

🍃 Matcha Wakatake (若竹)

• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
  
• Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen (Est. 1688)
  
• Ingredients: 100% Japanese green tea (matcha)

🌿 Tasting Profile

• Color: Bright, vibrant green
• Aroma: Creamy and fresh with naturally sweet vegetal notes
• Flavor: Deep umami balanced with gentle sweetness and mild bitterness
• Texture: Smooth, fine, holds creamy froth beautifully
• Character: Versatile and rewarding, ideal for culinary use or matcha lattes

🌸 Inspiration

Wakatake (若竹) – “young bamboo shoots” – evokes fresh vitality and renewal, mirroring the matcha’s natural sweetness and lively essence.

☕ Enjoy it

Ideal for matcha lattes, baking, smoothies, or traditional whisked bowls.

🏯 About Marukyu Koyamaen

With over 300 years of heritage, Marukyu Koyamaen is one of Japan’s most revered matcha producers. Based in Uji, Kyoto, the company blends tradition and precision to deliver teas cherished by temples, tea schools, and connoisseurs worldwide. Their teas reflect the soul of Uji — crafted for those who seek purity, elegance, and authenticity in every cup.