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Blue Willow Tea

Ceremonial Matcha Harukasumi (Spring Cloud)

CeremonialUji$54.00 (40g) (~$1.35/g)

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Price Usd
$54.00 (40g tin)
Sizes
[ "40g tin" ]
Grade
Ceremonial Grade, Stone-Ground Matcha
Origin Region
Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Producer
Marukyu Koyamaen — "a family-run tea farm with over 300 years of heritage"
Seasonality
"Available exclusively for 1 month each spring" — marketed as a "Limited Spring Offering"
Name Meaning
"Harukasumi" translates to "Spring Cloud"
Tasting Notes
Smooth, creamy mouthfeel; delicate floral high notes; clean, invigorating flavor; cooling finish; evokes "a gentle breeze on a spring morning"
Brewing Instructions
Suitable for usucha (thin tea) or koicha (thick tea); intensity adjustable by varying the water amount
Availability
Sold out (available: false)
Reviews
1 review listed on product page (rating not displayed in content)
Cultivar
Not disclosed
Certifications Awards
None disclosed
Packaging
Tin container, 40g size

Research notes

Confirmed sold-out status and 40g tin pricing via raw product JSON. No cultivar name, shelf life, or certifications disclosed.

Secondary sources

The Strategist (NY Mag)review
{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best for Drinks — $34, ceremonial grade — Blue Willow Tea, Shohaku",
  "notes": "Recommended by Wenter Shyu (Third Culture Bakery); 'supersmooth' and 'buttery'; listed as out of stock at capture time. Blue Willow not in database."
}
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