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Hoshino Seichaen

Organic Matcha

CeremonialYameOrganicFrom $54.99 (40g) (~$1.37/g)

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Price Usd
$54.99 (both sizes on ujichamatcha.com)
Sizes
[ "40 Gram Tin", "100 Gram Tin" ]
Grade
'Organic Premium Matcha', ceremonial grade (per tsukimixjapan.com: 'Ceremonial Grade (Usucha) - Tea Ceremony drinking matcha')
Region Farm
Hoshino, Japan / Yame, Japan (sources vary slightly in naming the sub-region, both under Hoshino Seichaen / Yame tea-growing area)
Certifications
JAS Organic certified and EU Organic Bio certified (per tsukimixjapan.com); ujichamatcha.com only states 'pesticide-free tea leaves' without naming a specific certifying body
Cultivar
Not specified on either source
Tasting Notes
Deep umami, mild sweetness, smooth refined finish; rich umami, natural sweetness, smooth velvety texture, clean fresh finish; finely stone-ground for creamy, frothy consistency. tsukimixjapan.com adds: 'natural aroma, refreshing flavor, mild sweetness, and vibrant green color'
Caffeine
ujichamatcha.com: 'Moderate, providing a clean and steady energy boost'
Suggested Uses
Usucha (thin tea), matcha lattes, daily matcha enjoyment
Ingredients
tsukimixjapan.com: 'Green tea (Japan)'
Shelf Life
tsukimixjapan.com: best-before date printed on package; note that 'once opened, matcha easily deteriorates, so please consume it as soon as possible after opening'
Harvest Timing
Not disclosed on either source
Awards Endorsements
tsukimixjapan.com: used in the cuisine of the luxurious JR Kyushu train, and in matcha desserts overseen by Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa (a chef whose restaurant has been listed among the world's top restaurants for over a decade)
Review Ratings
tsukimixjapan.com: 'No review for this product'. ujichamatcha.com: no ratings shown. Not found for sale on matchajp.net at time of check (product page returned 404; matchajp's Hoshinoen collection page currently does not list an organic variant)
Packaging
Metal tin (40g/100g on ujichamatcha.com; 40g can referenced on tsukimixjapan.com and a related j-j-market.com listing)
Shipping Logistics
ujichamatcha.com: sourced from Japan, shipped from California, free shipping over $70, no tariffs
Stock Status
Sold out on ujichamatcha.com

Research notes

This product required the most cross-referencing: ujichamatcha.com had price/size/tasting info but no certification body or ingredients; tsukimixjapan.com supplied JAS/EU Organic certification, ingredients, shelf-life guidance, and the JR Kyushu/Chef Narisawa endorsement. A matchajp.net listing for this product was found via Google search (title: 'Organic Matcha green tea powder ceremonial grade Hoshino-Seichaen 40g') but the URL returned HTTP 404 on fetch, and matchajp's current Hoshinoen collection page does not show an organic SKU -- likely discontinued/delisted there. A related j-j-market.com listing 301-redirected to wakokoro-tea.com, but the redirected page no longer contained this product either.