CeremonialStone-Milled Syu
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
From $61.00 (40g)
~$1.52 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Deep green color with mellow umami and subtle astringency; suitable for both usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea); positioned as having a "slightly lighter character" than Kuro, yet "retains more depth and umami than Shiro" — i.e., the middle tier of the three-product stone-milled line
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Powdered Japanese Tea Stone-Milled Matcha "Syu"
- Vendor
- Fukujuen
- Price
- ¥22,800 (page rendered in Japanese yen at time of fetch; an earlier WebSearch summary cited USD pricing of $62-63 for the 40g size instead — see contradiction note)
- Sizes
- 40g, 100g, 200g — variants on a single product page
- Stock Status
- 40g sold out at time of check; 100g and 200g in stock
- Grade
- Ceremonial grade, from Uji tea region
- Concept Description
- Named "Syu" (Vermilion) — a color symbolizing "connection, harmony, and resonance among people"; crafted from carefully selected Uji tea leaves, stone-milled to ultra-fine texture
- Region
- Uji
- Tasting Notes
- Deep green color with mellow umami and subtle astringency; suitable for both usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea); positioned as having a "slightly lighter character" than Kuro, yet "retains more depth and umami than Shiro" — i.e., the middle tier of the three-product stone-milled line
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha_single_serving": "2g (2 teaspoons) matcha; 60ml of 80°C hot water; whisk with chasen until froth forms", "koicha_single_serving": "4g (4 teaspoons) matcha; 15ml of 80°C water, knead into paste; add 10ml more 80°C water and knead again", "cold_matcha": "2-3g matcha; 50ml hot water whisked with chasen; add 2-3 ice cubes; enjoy when halfway chilled" }
- Packaging
- { "40g_bag": "14.5cm (H) x 9cm (W)", "100g_bag": "20cm (H) x 12cm (W)", "200g_bag": "22cm (H) x 14cm (W)", "note": "Available in convenient bag-type packaging, described as \"responding to popular demand\"" }
- Shelf Life
- 240 days from manufacturing date
- Storage
- Freshness essential; enjoy as soon as possible
- Purchase Limit
- Each customer limited to purchasing 5 items
- Reviews
- No reviews posted on page at time of check
- Shipping
- All products shipped directly from Japan; approximate rates provided, exact rates calculated at checkout
- Merchandising
- Page links to a "Compare Our Matcha" comparison guide
- Ingredients
- Not listed on page
- Certifications Awards
- None disclosed
Research notes
Middle tier of the three-product stone-milled line (Shiro/Syu/Kuro), all sharing the same brewing template and bag dimensions. This was the only one of the nine products where the direct WebFetch returned pricing in Japanese yen rather than US dollars.
