MIYUKI

Name: MIYUKI
Brand: Ikkyu
Price: 38 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima, Okumidori cultivar

SweetUmamiGrassyFloralCreamyDelicate

From $38.00 (40.0g)

~$0.95 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Okumidori

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Sweetness, perfumed notes, savory umami, light touch of astringency, creamy aftertaste; deep emerald color; aromatic profile includes moderate floral and vegetal notes, minimal roasting character, subtle woody and grassy undertones

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

40.0g — $38.00

40.0g — $36.00

Full details

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Price Packaging Options: [ "Plain bag: JPY 4,800", "Aluminum can: JPY 5,100" ]
Size: 40g (1.41 oz)
Grade: Competition-grade ceremonial matcha ('Competition-grade Ceremonial Organic Matcha')
Certification: Organic (JAS certified)
Harvest: 2025, first flush
Region Farm: 100% Kagoshima, Japan; leaves selected by the team of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame; hand-picked during the first harvest of the year
Cultivars: Okumidori and Saemidori
Tasting Notes: Sweetness, perfumed notes, savory umami, light touch of astringency, creamy aftertaste; deep emerald color; aromatic profile includes moderate floral and vegetal notes, minimal roasting character, subtle woody and grassy undertones
Brewing Instructions: 2g of matcha per 2 servings; 70ml water at 80C (176F); 0 seconds steep time (whisked matcha, not steeped)
Shelf Life: 8 months unopened; optimal taste within 6 weeks after opening
Pairing Suggestions: Wagashi, chocolate (including dark chocolate truffle), light seafood dishes, semi-soft cheeses (smoked gouda, havarti), salads with spring greens and fresh fruit/strawberries
Reviews: 4.9/5 stars across 46 reviews; 91% five-star ratings; reviewers highlight umami richness and smoothness
Sourcing Narrative: Positioned as a competition and 'exceptional' ceremonial-grade organic matcha, perfectly balanced with low astringency and packed with umami

Research notes

Fetched via WebFetch of the official shop.ikkyu-tea.com product page. Prices shown in Japanese yen (JPY) rather than USD/EUR, consistent with the site appearing to be Japan-based/priced. No specific shelf-life-in-months-before-2025-harvest or awards beyond the 'competition-grade' branding claim were disclosed.