Reiwa 7 (2025) Kansai Tea Competition Award-Winning Matcha

Name: Reiwa 7 (2025) Kansai Tea Competition Award-Winning Matcha
Brand: Horii Shichimeien
Price: 169.04 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Asahi cultivar

¥27000 (30g) — ~$169.04 USD (converted)

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Cultivar

Asahi

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Pricing as disclosed

30g — ¥27000 (~$169.04 USD)

Full details

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Price: ¥27,000 JPY (regular and sale price listed identically)
Availability: Sold out
Size: 30g
Award: First Prize at the 2025 Kansai Tea Competition
Cultivar: Asahi (single cultivar)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan - specifically Uji and Kumiyama, Kyoto
Composition: Single Cultivar
Harvest Season: First Flush (Ichibancha)
Harvest Method: Hand-Picked
Shading Method: Traditional Shelf Shading (Tana)
Shading Period: 40-45 Days
Processing: Stone-milled
Tencha Drying: Horii-style Tencha Furnace
Brewing: Suitable for both koicha (thick tea) and usucha (thin tea); 2 g for Usucha / 4 g for Koicha
Shelf Life: 6 months from the date of manufacture
Packaging: Wooden box (suitable for gifting)
Gift Options: Noshi (red/white or yellow/white) and wrapping paper available

Research notes

Explicitly the 'First Prize' winner, distinguishing it from the separately listed 'Prize-Winning' (non-first-place) product. Priced highest of the two Reiwa 7 competition products (¥27,000 vs ¥16,200), consistent with First Prize positioning. No tasting notes, ingredient list, or review ratings were disclosed on this page.