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Marukyu Koyamaen — Isuzu

premium · Uji, Kyoto · €€

Bright, pleasant bitterness, very forgiving. Great daily bowl; holds up well as usucha.

Available in Germany: Add your shop link/name

Rebuy ✅ #balanced#easy#daily-driver

From that shop

basic ·

Can't say

No rebuy #bad

Marukyu Koyamaen — Aoarashi

basic · Uji, Kyoto ·

Noticeable bitterness with grassy notes. Works better in lattes than straight usucha.

Available in Germany: Yuuki-Cha

No rebuy #bitter#latte#budget

Marukyu Koyamaen — Chigi no Shiro

ceremonial · Uji, Kyoto · €€€

Extremely smooth and creamy with deep umami. Minimal bitterness. Special-occasion matcha.

Available in Germany: Sazen Tea (EU)

Rebuy ✅ #umami#smooth#luxury

Ippodo — Wako

premium · Uji, Kyoto · €€

Clean and mellow with subtle sweetness. Less intense than Isuzu but very elegant.

Available in Germany: Ippodo EU

Rebuy ✅ #smooth#mellow#clean

Ippodo — Sayaka

basic · Uji, Kyoto ·

Light body with mild bitterness. Acceptable straight, better suited for milk drinks.

Available in Germany: Ippodo EU

No rebuy #light#latte#simple

Marukyu Koyamaen — Kan no Shiro

ceremonial · Uji, Kyoto · €€€

Rich umami with a velvety mouthfeel. Dense foam and almost no bitterness.

Available in Germany: Sazen Tea (EU)

Rebuy ✅ #umami#thick#ceremonial

Local EU Brand — Organic Daily Matcha

basic · Japan ·

Dull color and flat taste. Drinkable in lattes but lacks depth and aroma.

Available in Germany: Bio supermarket

No rebuy #organic#flat#supermarket
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