Iori no Tomo
CeremonialUjiFrom $21.99 (40g) (~$0.55/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 40g — $21.99
- 40g — $19.99
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Japanese Name Hypothesis
- 庵の友 (romanized as Iori no Tomo)
- Price Usd
- $21.99
- Size Options
- [ "40 Gram Tin", "40 Gram Box" ]
- Availability At Capture
- Currently sold out in both size/packaging options
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Origin
- Uji, Kyoto, Japan
- Harvest
- First flush, shade-grown
- Processing
- Stone-ground
- Name Meaning
- Marketed as translating to 'Friend of the Retreat'
- Tasting Notes
- { "flavor": "Smooth and balanced, with a gentle umami character, subtle nuttiness, and a soft, lingering sweetness", "aroma": "Warm and inviting, with hints of fresh greenery and a light, earthy depth", "texture": "Silky and fine, whisking effortlessly into a creamy, vibrant green froth" }
- Usage
- Described as suitable for drinking as a thin tea (usucha); positioned for 'moments of peace, reflection, and mindfulness,' both daily ritual and special occasion use
- Shipping Notes
- Free shipping over $70; ships from the US, no tariffs
- Cultivar
- Not disclosed
- Certifications
- Not disclosed
- Awards
- Not disclosed
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed
- Ingredients
- Not disclosed
- Review Ratings
- Not disclosed
Research notes
This is the only product of the nine offered in two distinct packaging formats at the same price point on the retailer page (tin vs. box), both listed at $21.99 and both sold out. A jb-store-jp.com listing for this product also appeared in search results, but the page returned a 404 when fetched directly, so it could not be used for cross-verification. Note there is also a similarly named but distinct product, 'Iori no Tomo - Tsujiri' (without 'Gion'), listed separately on the same retailer's site — that appears to be a different sub-brand/product line and was not treated as the same item.