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Togano no Mukashi

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiCreamySmoothRichDelicate

$34.99 (40g)

~$0.87 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Map highlighting Uji, Japan

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Umami-rich profile with subtle sweetness and silky, velvety texture; deep jade-green hue; lingering, creamy finish; fresh and inviting aroma; described as 'smooth & full-bodied' with 'no bitterness'; harmonious blend of umami and natural sweetness

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

40g — $34.99

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (11 fields)
Price
$34.99 USD (regular price)
Size
40 Gram Tin Can
Availability
Sold out
Grade
Premium ceremonial-grade matcha
Region
Kyoto (Uji tea fields), Japan; shipped from California
Cultivar
Not specified
Processing
Sourced from finest tencha leaves, stone-ground
Tasting Notes
Umami-rich profile with subtle sweetness and silky, velvety texture; deep jade-green hue; lingering, creamy finish; fresh and inviting aroma; described as 'smooth & full-bodied' with 'no bitterness'; harmonious blend of umami and natural sweetness
Recommended Preparation
Suitable for both usucha (frothy preparation) and koicha (thick preparation)
Brand Description
Gion Tsujiri described as 'a revered name in Kyoto's legendary tea tradition,' with 150+ years of history
Shipping
Free shipping over $70

Research notes

This was one of the higher-priced items in the line ($34.99), second only to Kikuju no Mukashi's regular ujichamatcha price. Certifications, specific harvest timing, awards, shelf life, ingredients list, and customer reviews/ratings were not disclosed on this page.

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