CeremonialSeijyu
Ceremonial, sourced from Yame
SweetUmamiCreamySmoothRichDelicate
From $34.99 (20g)
~$1.75 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Yame
Sourcing
Yame, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Rich umami with delicate sweetness; smooth, creamy, velvety finish; vibrant green color, ultra-smooth texture; deep umami and soft, lingering sweetness -- 'a luxurious and calming tea experience'
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $34.99
40g — $54.99
100g — $119.99
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (17 fields)▾
- Price Usd
- $34.99 (all sizes on ujichamatcha.com)
- Sizes
- [ "20g tin", "40g tin", "100g tin" ]
- Grade
- Ceremonial-grade; described by matchajp.net and general web sources as 'the highest quality matcha in Hoshinoen's lineup in terms of taste, aroma and color' -- crafted from the top 10 tea leaves selected in Hoshinoen's annual internal tea-leaf competition
- Region Farm
- Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan; producer Hoshino Seichaen
- Certifications
- None disclosed
- Cultivar
- Not specified
- Tasting Notes
- Rich umami with delicate sweetness; smooth, creamy, velvety finish; vibrant green color, ultra-smooth texture; deep umami and soft, lingering sweetness -- 'a luxurious and calming tea experience'
- Selection Process
- matchajp.net/general sources: 'Crafted from the top 10 tea leaves selected' each year from an internal competition judging taste, aroma, and color; positioned for 'special tea gatherings and true matcha connoisseurs'
- Suggested Uses
- Usucha (thin tea) preparation, matcha lattes, culinary/dessert applications
- Ingredients
- matchajp.net: 'Green tea 100%', no additives, no coloring
- Shelf Life
- matchajp.net: approximately 6 months
- Harvest Timing
- Not specified
- Awards
- Not disclosed beyond the internal competition sourcing claim
- Review Ratings
- matchajp.net: 5.0/5 stars, 34 reviews (both collection page and dedicated 40g product page consistent this time)
- Packaging
- Metal tin, multiple sizes; matchajp.net notes signature-required shipping option to prevent package theft
- Shipping Logistics
- ujichamatcha.com: sourced from Japan, shipped from California, free shipping over $70, no tariffs. matchajp.net: ships directly from Japan
- Stock Status
- Sold out / out of stock on both retailers
Research notes
Ratings were consistent (5.0/34) between matchajp.net's collection page and dedicated product page for this item, unlike Hoshi no Tsuyu and Seihou.
