Description
Made-to-Order Notice: This product is prepared after your order is placed. Please allow at least one week before shipment; additional processing time may be required.
Byakuren (白蓮)
Vibrant Uji Matcha for Confectionery and Food Processing
Product Type: Culinary Matcha / Green Tea Powder
Recommended For: Ice cream, dairy desserts, matcha lattes, cakes, cookies, wagashi, and Western-style confectionery
About Byakuren
Byakuren is a Kyoto-grown Uji Matcha developed for confectionery and food processing. It combines an attractive green color with a refreshing taste in which distinctive astringency and aroma are carefully balanced.
Its clear and well-defined matcha character works particularly well in recipes that require both vibrant color and a noticeable green tea presence. Byakuren is widely suited to ice cream and other dairy products, as well as Japanese and Western-style sweets.
Flavor Profile
Byakuren offers a refreshing aroma and distinct astringency, supported by a vivid green appearance. Its firm flavor helps matcha remain recognizable when combined with milk, cream, sugar, or other dessert ingredients.
- Refreshing Japanese green tea aroma
- Distinct, well-balanced astringency
- Bright and appealing green color
- Clear matcha character in dairy-based recipes
Recommended Uses
- Matcha ice cream and gelato
- Matcha lattes and milk-based beverages
- Whipped cream, buttercream, and pastry fillings
- Cakes, sponge cakes, and pound cakes
- Cookies, biscuits, and baked confectionery
- Puddings, cheesecakes, and chilled desserts
- Wagashi and Japanese confectionery
- Western-style sweets and desserts
How to Use
Sift the matcha before use to remove naturally occurring clumps. For baking, combine it thoroughly with flour or other dry ingredients before adding liquids.
For lattes, creams, and chilled desserts, first blend the matcha with a small amount of warm water or liquid to create a smooth paste. Gradually add the remaining ingredients while mixing thoroughly.
The ideal quantity will vary depending on the recipe, sweetness, dairy content, and desired matcha intensity. Testing a small batch before full production is recommended.
Professional Tips
- Sift before mixing for a smoother, more even texture.
- Mix thoroughly with dry ingredients to reduce uneven color in baked goods.
- Create a smooth matcha paste before adding it to milk, cream, or sauces.
- Adjust the amount according to the sweetness and dairy content of the recipe.
- Keep the package tightly closed and minimize exposure to air.
- Protect the powder from heat, moisture, light, and strong odors.
Product Specifications
Brand: Marukyu Koyamaen
Product Name: Byakuren (白蓮)
Product Type: Matcha for Confectionery and Food Processing
Tea Classification: Uji Matcha / Green Tea Powder
Ingredients: Green tea (Japan)
Production Area: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Net Weight: 100g
Package Type: Bag
Best Before: 4 months from manufacture
Production Status: Made to order
JAN: 4994520213605
Manufacturer: Marukyu Koyamaen Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer Address: 86 Terauchi, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042, Japan
Storage and Handling
Store the unopened package in a cool, dark place or under refrigeration. If refrigerated or frozen, allow the unopened package to return close to room temperature before opening to help prevent condensation.
After opening, transfer the matcha to a tightly sealed container and refrigerate. Protect it from heat, humidity, direct sunlight, and strong odors. Use as soon as possible to enjoy its natural color, aroma, and flavor.
Key Highlights
Refreshing and Well Defined: Byakuren balances distinctive astringency with a refreshing aroma and vivid green appearance.
Excellent for Dairy and Sweets: Its firm matcha character complements ice cream, milk, cream, cakes, cookies, wagashi, and Western-style confectionery.
Convenient 100g Format: The practical bag size is suitable for home baking, cafés, pastry kitchens, recipe testing, and small-batch food production.
Notes and Precautions
- This is a made-to-order product, and shipment may require more than one week.
- This product is intended primarily for confectionery and food processing.
- Matcha may naturally form small clumps during transportation or storage; this does not indicate a quality problem.
- Sift the powder before use when a smooth texture is required.
- Color, flavor, and aroma may vary slightly because matcha is a natural agricultural product.
- Natural matcha color may change after prolonged exposure to heat or light.
- Consume promptly after opening.