Our take
WAZA is where the guide becomes a pantry run: its Unryu is a traceable Uji blend from a tea company with roots in 1836, sold alongside the bowl and whisk needed to prepare it properly.
Matcha profile
Order this Unryu ceremonial matcha tin
- Origin
- Uji, Kyoto, Japan
- Producer
- Kyoeiseicha
- Brand
- Unryu
- Preparation
- Sift 2–4 g, add water cooled to 80°C, then whisk with a chasen for up to 60 seconds
- Sweetness
- Smooth and flavourful with very little bitterness
- Milk
- Designed to drink with water
WAZA Japan Store ranks #8 of 10 matcha spots we've reviewed in Cape Town - a MatchaPlaces score of 78/100, placing it in our essential tier.
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Choose any higher-ranked bar when you need someone else to make the drink and a ready-to-sip cup is non-negotiable.
Details
Address 201 Bree St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001
Opening hours
Sun Closed
Mon 09:00 – 17:00
Tue 09:00 – 17:00
Wed 09:00 – 17:00
Thu 09:00 – 17:00
Fri 09:00 – 16:00
Sat 09:00 – 15:00
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