Hoshi no Tsuyu
CeremonialYameFrom $24.99 (20g) (~$1.25/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 20g — $24.99
- 40g — $54.99
- 100g — $134.99
Flagged inconsistencies on the brand's own page
- matchajp.net's Hoshinoen collection listing shows Hoshi-no-Tsuyu at 4.97/5 (31 reviews), but the dedicated 40g product page for the same item shows 4.87/5 (31 reviews) -- same review count, different star average, on the same retailer's site.
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Price Usd
- $54.99 (all sizes, same listed price for 20g/40g/100g tins on ujichamatcha.com)
- Sizes
- [ "20 Gram Tin", "40 Gram Tin", "100 Gram Tin" ]
- Grade
- Ceremonial-grade matcha; on matchajp.net classified as 'Popular Usucha/Latte' grade, positioned as a beginner-to-mid tier, approachable ceremonial matcha
- Region Farm
- Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan; producer Hoshino Seichaen (also branded 'Hoshinoen'), operating from Hoshino Village since 1989
- Certifications
- None disclosed on either page
- Cultivar
- Not specified on either source
- Tasting Notes
- Rich umami with delicate sweetness; silky, velvety, smooth, creamy finish; vibrant green color; ultra-fine texture. matchajp.net (40g page) adds: 'well-balanced profile with umami, a soft bitterness, and a fragrant matcha aroma,' especially enjoyable with sweets
- Suggested Uses
- Traditional usucha (thin tea), matcha lattes, desserts and modern creations; matchajp.net notes suitability for tea lessons, daily practice, and cold matcha in summer
- Ingredients
- matchajp.net (40g page): 'Green tea 100%', no additives, no coloring
- Shelf Life
- matchajp.net: approximately 6 months from purchase
- Harvest Timing
- Not specified
- Awards
- Not disclosed on either page
- Review Ratings
- matchajp.net collection page: 4.97/5 stars, 31 reviews (20g listing); 40g product page separately stated 4.87 stars, 31 reviews for that variant. ujichamatcha.com: no ratings shown
- Packaging
- Metal tin, per size (20g/40g/100g)
- Shipping Logistics
- ujichamatcha.com: sourced from Japan, shipped from California, free shipping over $70, no tariffs mentioned. matchajp.net: ships directly from Japan to 80+ countries, duties/taxes included for US orders
- Stock Status
- Sold out on ujichamatcha.com (all sizes) and out of stock on matchajp.net at time of check
- Additional Source Checked
- https://www.matchajp.net/products/matcha-powder-ceremonial-grade-hoshino-seichaen-hoshinotsuyu-40-gram
Research notes
Two sources checked: ujichamatcha.com (authorized retailer, richer sizing/price info) and matchajp.net (richer ingredient/shelf-life/review data, and cites a company-wide total of 846 reviews across all products alongside per-product counts). Ratings differ slightly between matchajp.net's collection-page summary (4.97/31) and its own product page (4.87/31) for what appears to be the same 40g product -- flagged as a contradiction. No official Hoshino Seichaen (hoshitea.com) page could be rendered directly (site appears to be JavaScript-rendered and returned no content via fetch tools).