Active cooling system
Thermoelectric cooling system that actively removes heat from the milling interface and grinding chamber to prevent heat degradation during milling.
Sanko Usu One
Matcha Mill
Key features
Mimics the physics of a traditional stone mill, with the contemporary user in mind
Controllable compression and rotational speed
Control the compression between the plates to balance milling efficiency and matcha fineness.
Swappable and upgradable millstones
Easily replace or upgrade millstones over time. When compared to a traditional stone mill, the milling surface damage is the greatest liability, we have modularized it.
Automated features
Timed tencha agitation mechanism to prevent clogs, in-line sensor to stop milling when there is no more tencha, and matcha auto collection after milling.
For centuries matcha was ground fresh shortly before consumption
Matcha is a surface area to volume ratio explosion. At 10x finer than the average espresso grind, nutrients rapidly degrade, what is fresh and sweet turns bitter and harsh, and color fades.
The industrial-scale matcha production enabled premilled matcha to be enjoyed by nearly everyone, everywhere. But it created a set of modern compromises, most importantly around matcha freshness. Sanko Usu One aims to fill that gap allowing anyone, anywhere to mill matcha fresh.
Benefits of milling matcha yourself on Sanko Usu One
“Day one” shelf life experience
Tencha is less perishable inventory than matcha
Create a house-milled matcha program
Select or even blend your own tencha
More antioxidants
Over 30% of matcha’s most prized antioxidant EGCG degrades after just 2 months at room temperature storage.
Study: Effect of storage temperature on the antioxidant activity and catechins stability of Matcha, Kim et al.
Dial-in mill parameters to express the flavors you want
Freshness measured in minutes, not months
Tastes better
Professional matcha gear
Creators of the Obsidian One-Dimensional Matcha Whisking Bowl™ with an elongated design, hydrophobic interior glaze, and splash guards.
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