Anyone Here Drink Traditional Matcha? (Usucha/Koicha)
Hey, I joined a week or so ago and have been scrolling through the posts. It seems like almost everyone here is making lattes! Just curious—are there any folks here who enjoy matcha on its own? Usucha? Koicha? Would love to hear from others who drink it traditionally!
Sharing some photos from my last session with Bikouen Matcha ‘Bloom’—this was my first time ordering from Bikouen, and I have to say, their matcha was very nice. From what I understand, Bloom is one of their mid-grade offerings.
For those unfamiliar, Bikouen Tea Store has been around since 1872 and serves as the official tea master of Honganji Temple, as well as the head of the Yabunai school of Kogi tea ceremony. They specialize in high-quality Uji tea and supply matcha to long-established confectionery shops, high-end restaurants, hotels, and museums. In 2004, they also began offering tea ceremony experiences and gyokuro brewing classes to help spread the culture of Uji tea worldwide.
Would love to hear if anyone else has tried Bikouen or has a favorite matcha for traditional preparation!
