Fujino "Heki"
- Description
- How to Prepare and Enjoy
- Flavor and Specifications
Vibrant Green, Refined Aroma.
Heki is crafted exclusively from 100% single-origin, single-cultivar tea leaves from Okabe, Shizuoka—one of Japan’s most prestigious Gyokuro-producing regions.
Named for its striking deep green hue, Heki delivers an exceptionally pure, clean flavor with zero bitterness. Enjoy it straight as classic Usucha, or paired with your favorite beverages.
*Yields approximately 10–15 servings.
[Recommended Pairings]
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Usucha: Pure, traditional straight tea.
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Matcha Lattes: Rich, vibrant, or layered with fresh fruits.
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Botanical & Sparkling: Paired with tonic, sparkling water, or fruit infusions.
[Serving Suggestions]
- Usucha (Straight)
- Rich Matcha Latte & Fruit Matcha Latte
- Mixed with Carbonated or Fruit Beverages
[How to Prepare]
〈Usucha (Straight)〉
- Powder amount: 2g
- Hot water: 70°C / 60ml
Instructions:
- Sift 2g of matcha through a strainer into a bowl.
- Add 60ml of hot water (70°C) and whisk rapidly up and down with a bamboo whisk.
- Whisk until lump-free and a fine foam forms on top.
*Can also be enjoyed iced by adding ice cubes.
〈Rich Latte〉
- Powder amount: 3g
- Hot water: 70–80°C / 30ml
- Milk: 50–100ml
Instructions:
- Sift 3g of matcha through a strainer into a bowl.
- Add 30ml of hot water (70–80°C), tilt the bowl slightly, and whisk rapidly with a bamboo whisk until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour 50–100ml of milk (hot or iced) into a small glass, then add the whisked matcha.
*If you prefer it sweeter, add honey or sugar immediately after whisking the matcha for seamless dissolving.
[Flavor Profile]
Sweetness: ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎
Umami: ⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎
Bitterness: ⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎
Astringency: ⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎
Aroma: ⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎
[Origin]
Okabe, Shizuoka, Japan (Single Origin)
[Net Weight]
30g (1.06 oz)
[Shelf Life & Storage]
Unopened: 1 year from manufacture.
Store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, consume within one month to enjoy peak flavor and vibrant color.