Suikaen: Chasen Matcha Whisk, Refreshing (Ryo, 涼) Cat Whiskers Location: 1-7-22 Yada

Location: 1-7-22 Yada

Japanese name: 西川茶園 田原玉露さみどり

Mishima-shi

Lack of Astringency:  8/20 (20 being least astringent)

Isshin Niyou Hat Pin is also available

Suikaen: Chasen Matcha Whisk, Refreshing (Ryo, 涼) Cat Whiskers Location: 1-7-22 YadaEvoking the coolness water from a bubbling brook in the hot summer months, Ryo features a mixture of light blue, green and yellow strings, and encourages you to sip matcha iced to fend off the summer sun. The "white" bamboo used for the whisk itself is henon bamboo (hachiku ) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is