MIYUKI
CeremonialCultivar: OkumidoriKagoshimaOrganicFrom $38.00 (40.0g) (~$0.95/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 40.0g — $38.00
- 40.0g — $36.00
Everything disclosed on the product page
- 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.