Ceremonial Matcha Tsubokiri (Koicha Grade)

Pricing as disclosed

• 40g — $60.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Price Usd

$60.00 (40g tin)

Sizes

[ "40g tin" ]

Grade

Ceremonial Grade Stone-Ground Matcha; Koicha Grade (thick tea preparation), also suitable for usucha (thin tea)

Origin Region

Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Producer

Marukyu Koyamaen — family-run tea farm with 300+ years of matcha-making tradition

Harvest And Availability

Harvested in spring, refined throughout cooler months; available only for one month each autumn (limited fall offering)

Name Meaning

"Tsubokiri" means "Out of the Pot," honoring a centuries-old tradition

Tasting Notes

Exceptionally smooth, creamy texture with minimal tannic notes; subtle sweetness and a lightly toasted aroma; ultra-smooth with delicate complexity

Marketing Copy

Described as "rare matcha" available annually; reflects "over 300 years of matcha craftsmanship"

Availability

Sold out (available: false)

Cultivar

Not disclosed

Certifications Awards Shelf Life

None disclosed

Reviews

Not disclosed on page

Research notes

Confirmed sold-out status and single 40g tin size via raw product JSON. Least amount of quantifiable detail (no reviews, no brewing amounts) among the Blue Willow Marukyu Koyamaen line.

Secondary sources

{
  "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."
}