Aoarashi by Marukyu Koyamaen

Aoarashi by Marukyu Koyamaen is a matcha with a fresh, balanced taste, mellow umami and a light natural sweetness. Known for its sweet aroma and refreshing character, it's an approachable matcha for everyday drinking.

Compared with the smoother Wako, Aoarashi has a more direct, fresh matcha character. It works well as traditional usucha but also has enough flavour to be enjoyed with milk. 

How Does It Taste?

Fresh, Balanced and Refreshing

Flavour Profile:
Aoarashi combines mellow umami with fresh green notes and light sweetness. It has a little astringency when prepared stronger, which gives it a more noticeable green tea flavour without making it overly heavy. 

Aroma:
Fresh with a natural sweetness.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with a mild green tea aftertaste.

What to Enjoy It With

Japanese Sweets:
Pair with mochi, dorayaki or lightly sweet wagashi.

Western Sweets:
Works well with butter cookies, vanilla cake, white chocolate and creamy desserts.

At a Glance

• Grade: Ceremonial Grade
• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
• Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen
• Preparation: Traditional usucha and matcha lattes
• Taste: Fresh green notes, mellow umami, light sweetness and mild astringency
• Ideal for: Everyday drinking and those who enjoy a fresh, balanced matcha

Brewing Tip

Start with around 2–3g of matcha and 70ml of water at approximately 75–80°C, then add a little more water if you prefer a lighter cup. For lattes use 3g of matcha and 40ml of water.