Studio view · 20gBiwa no Shiro
Biwa no Shiro is a smooth, clean usucha from Kanbayashi Shunsho in Uji, with mild umami, gentle sweetness and less bitterness than entry-level matcha. Easy to love on its own,...
Best for usuchaNot for koicha
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The details
Biwa no Shiro is a smooth, clean usucha from Kanbayashi Shunsho in Uji, with mild umami, gentle sweetness and less bitterness than entry-level matcha. Easy to love on its own, and soft in a latte too.
Tasting notes
- Mild umami
- Gentle sweetness
- Low bitterness
- Clean, refreshing finish
Best for: usucha (whisked with water).
Producer: Kanbayashi Shunsho, Uji, Kyoto.
Format: Original factory-sealed 20g tin, about 10 bowls at 2g each.
Usucha: sift 2g (about two scoops) into a bowl, add 70ml of water at 80°C (176°F) and whisk briskly for about 15 seconds.
Store unopened tins somewhere cool and dark. Once opened, reseal, refrigerate and enjoy within about three months.
Size20g tin
Bowls≈ 10 at 2g
Per bowl$2.60
OriginUji, Kyoto
Caffeine≈ 40–70 mg / bowl
Best forUsucha
How to prepare
Iced latte: 2 to 3g whisked into 40 ml water at 80°C / 176°F, poured over ice and 180 ml milk. Usucha: 2g with 70 ml water at 80°C, a quick zigzag whisk for about 15 seconds. No whisk? Shake matcha and water in a sealed jar for 20 seconds.
Freshness and sourcing
Producer: Kanbayashi Shunsho, Uji, Kyoto. Factory-sealed with the inner seal, never opened or repacked. Unopened: cool and dark. Opened: reseal, refrigerate, finish within 3 months.
Shipping and returns
Ships from Seattle within 1 to 2 business days, tracked; US delivery takes 5 to 8 business days with Economy or 3 to 4 with Standard. Free US shipping from $100, otherwise $10. All sales are final; if an order arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, email support@saintcha.com within 7 days of delivery with photos.
Ingredients and caffeine
100% green tea (matcha). Roughly 40 to 70 mg of caffeine per 2g bowl, the typical range for matcha.
Atelier notes
Is it good for lattes?
It is made for whisking with water. For lattes, try Aoarashi or Isuzu.
How long does one tin last?
About 10 bowls at 2g. One latte a day is roughly 1 weeks.
Is it authentic?
Original producer packs are factory-sealed and dated. See freshness and sourcing.
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Biwa no Shiro 20g · $2.60 a bowl
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