Description
Kinrin (金輪)
Rich and Smooth Uji Matcha with a Distinctive Balanced Character
Tea Type: Suitable for Koicha and Usucha
Available Sizes: 20g Can / 40g Can
Recommended For: Traditional preparation, tea practice, refined everyday matcha, and serving with confectionery
About Kinrin
Kinrin is a popular Kyoto-grown Uji Matcha characterized by a distinctive harmony of freshness, mellow flavor, richness, and a smooth finish.
Its balanced depth makes it suitable for both Koicha and Usucha. When prepared as Koicha, its rich body and mellow character become more pronounced. As Usucha, it offers a smooth and refreshing bowl with a clean finish.
This finely milled Green Tea Powder is suitable for traditional tea preparation, home enjoyment, and tea practice.
Flavor Profile
Kinrin combines freshness, mellow richness, and a smooth finish. Its balanced profile offers enough depth for Koicha while remaining approachable when prepared as Usucha.
- Fresh and distinctive aroma
- Mellow, rounded character
- Rich and well-balanced body
- Smooth mouthfeel
- Clean, refreshing finish
Recommended Uses
- Traditional Koicha preparation
- Traditional Usucha preparation
- Tea ceremony lessons and practice
- Refined everyday matcha
- Serving with Japanese wagashi
- Serving with Western-style confectionery
Preparation Instructions – Koicha
- Sift approximately 4–5g of matcha into a tea bowl.
- Add approximately 30–50ml of hot water.
- Add the water gradually rather than all at once.
- Use the chasen to knead the matcha slowly into a thick, smooth consistency.
- Adjust the amount of water according to the desired thickness.
Preparation Instructions – Usucha
- Sift approximately 1.5g of matcha into a tea bowl.
- Add approximately 70ml of hot water.
- Use water at approximately 75–85°C in winter or 70–80°C in summer.
- First stir slowly to disperse the matcha evenly.
- Whisk briskly with a chasen until a fine layer of foam forms.
- Lift the whisk gently from the center to finish.
Preparation Tips
- Sift the matcha immediately before preparation to reduce clumps.
- Use freshly boiled soft water and allow it to cool before use.
- Preheat the tea bowl and soften the chasen in warm water.
- For Koicha, knead the matcha slowly instead of whisking it into foam.
- For Usucha, whisk with quick forward-and-back movements.
- Adjust the amount of matcha, water, and temperature according to preference.
Enjoy with Confectionery
Kinrin’s mellow richness and smooth finish complement traditional Japanese wagashi and Western-style confectionery.
Enjoy it alongside mochi, yokan, nerikiri, cakes, cookies, or other sweets. Its balanced depth helps create a refined pairing without overwhelming the confectionery.
Product Specifications
Brand: Marukyu Koyamaen
Product Name: Kinrin (金輪)
Product Type: Japanese Matcha / Green Tea Powder
Tea Type: Koicha / Usucha
Ingredients: Green tea (Japan)
Production Area: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Available Sizes: 20g Can / 40g Can
20g Can Dimensions: ⌀6 × H4.5cm
40g Can Dimensions: ⌀6 × H7cm
Best Before: 4 months from manufacture
20g Can JAN: 4994520205020
40g Can JAN: 4994520205044
Manufacturer: Marukyu Koyamaen Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer Address: 86 Terauchi, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042, Japan
Size Options
20g Can: A compact format suitable for sampling Kinrin, occasional preparation, gifting, or maintaining freshness when matcha is used in smaller quantities.
40g Can: A practical resealable format for regular preparation, tea practice, and enjoying Kinrin as both Koicha and Usucha.
Storage and Handling
Store unopened matcha in a cool, dark place or under refrigeration. Protect it from heat, humidity, direct sunlight, and strong odors.
If refrigerated or frozen, allow the unopened can to return close to room temperature before opening. This helps prevent condensation from affecting the powder.
After opening, close the can securely and refrigerate. Use as soon as possible to enjoy its natural color, aroma, and flavor.
Key Highlights
Distinctive Balanced Flavor: Kinrin combines freshness, mellow character, richness, and a smooth finish.
Versatile Traditional Preparation: Its balanced depth makes it suitable for both rich Koicha and smooth Usucha.
Two Compact Can Sizes: Choose the 20g can for occasional enjoyment or the 40g can for regular preparation and tea practice.
Notes and Precautions
- Kinrin may be prepared as either Koicha or Usucha.
- Matcha may naturally form small clumps during transportation or storage; this does not indicate a quality problem.
- Sift the powder before preparation for a smoother texture.
- Natural color, aroma, and flavor may vary slightly between production lots.
- Keep the product away from heat, moisture, sunlight, and strong odors.
- Consume promptly after opening.