Jobetsugi Ceremonial Matcha (Thin Grade)

Pricing as disclosed

• 30g — $22.00
• 80g — $48.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Price Size Variants

[ { "format": "30 g. Tin", "price": "$22.00" }, { "format": "80 g. Tin", "price": "$48.00" } ]

Grade

Thin grade ceremonial matcha; described elsewhere on-site as Harney & Sons' third-highest-grade ceremonial matcha

Caffeine

80 mg per standard serving; caffeinated

Region

Uji, Japan (Wazuka Valley, south of Uji); described as "Japan's oldest matcha region"

Sourcing

Family who has been making Matcha for nearly 400 years

Harvest Timing

First spring harvest (harvested in May per earlier site description); shade-grown leaves

Cultivars

[ { "name": "Yabukita", "note": "Foundation cultivar; balanced theanine and catechins" }, { "name": "Samidori", "note": "High theanine, smooth and rounded (Uji-specific)" }, { "name": "Saemidori", "note": "Brightest green liquor; high theanine" }, { "name": "Okumidori", "note": "Late-budding; high theanine, low bitterness" } ]

Tasting Notes

{ "primary_flavors": "Honeydew melon, garden greens, and a thick green froth", "additional": "Spinach and garden greens, with a savory thread of umami", "profile": "Melons and vegetables like spinach and lettuce" }

Mikes Rating

{ "briskness": 3, "body": 3, "aroma": 3 }

Production Process

Shade-grown leaves harvested in first spring harvest, air-dried into raw leaf called tencha, then stone mills grind tencha to powder slowly (stone turning against stone); a single small tin takes close to two hours; result is fine, brilliant-green powder

Ingredients

Green tea

Brewing Instructions

{ "measure": "2 grams, about a teaspoon, into a bowl or wide cup, straining recommended", "water": "120 ml (4 oz.) of 175F water", "method": "Whisk briskly until smooth and frothy; bamboo whisk traditional, small frother or lidded jar also works", "serving_note": "Drink your matcha while it's still foamy and warm" }

Packaging

Loose powder in tin, 30g and 80g sizes

Storage Guidance

Keep it sealed, cool, and away from light, and refrigerate it after opening

Reviews

{ "rating": "4.9 out of 5 stars", "review_count": 327, "themes": "Daily latte ritual, balanced vegetal flavor, bright color, smooth texture, good value", "sample_quotes": [ "It is creamy, sweet smelling, just enough of a backbone and mild (Will H.)", "I make an oat milk matcha latte every morning! (Nick P.)", "This Matcha foams well, is smooth, a beautiful color and tastes delicious" ] }

Pairing Suggestion

Pairs well with chocolates

Positioning

Light enough for every day, with enough body to hold its own in milk

Sourcing Practice

"Chosen at the Tasting Table" -- all teas whisked and tasted at the Harney table

Certifications

Certified Kosher (listed in product categories)

Awards

None disclosed

Shelf Life

Not explicitly given a duration, only storage guidance above

Research notes

Most detailed page of the 13 -- includes full cultivar blend breakdown and review data, unlike several other product pages.