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Blue Willow Tea

Forest Dew Ceremonial Latte Matcha Powder

CeremonialKagoshimaOrganicFrom $26.00 (30g) (~$0.87/g)

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Price Usd
$26.00 (30g); $49.00 (80g)
Sizes
[ "30g", "80g" ]
Grade
Ceremonial Grade
Origin Region
Kirishima, Kyushu, Kagoshima, Japan
Cultivar
Stone-ground from a blend of five cultivars (individual cultivar names not specified)
Harvest Year
2025
Certifications
Organic ("Process: Organic")
Processing
Stone-ground; "freshly milled monthly & shipped from Japan"
Tasting Notes
Robust yet smooth; vibrant green hue; seaweed-like depth; clean, grassy finish; low in astringency
Recommended Uses
Usucha (thin tea); matcha lattes; iced drinks; "holds its own with milk and sweeteners"
Brand Story
"After years of exploring Japan in search of the perfect matcha, we're excited to introduce Forest Dew — our private-label, organic ceremonial matcha crafted for lattes and daily rituals."
Press Mention
Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the best places to drink matcha in the Bay Area
In House Use
"This is the matcha we use in our Berkeley Teaspot lattes"
Availability
In stock (available: true)
Store Pickup
Pickup available at Blue Willow Teaspot, usually ready in 24 hours
Reviews
12 reviews (star rating not numerically displayed in page text)
Possible Discounted Prices Seen In Json
Additional price points ($23.40, $24.70, $44.10, $46.55) appear in page JSON, consistent with subscription/sale discount tiers (5%–10% off $26/$49 base prices) rather than separate products

Research notes

Raw HTML/JSON cross-checked for pricing. No shelf life, individual cultivar names, or award info beyond the SF Chronicle mention disclosed.

Secondary sources

The Strategist (NY Mag)review
{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best for Drinks — $34, ceremonial grade — Blue Willow Tea, Shohaku",
  "notes": "Recommended by Wenter Shyu (Third Culture Bakery); 'supersmooth' and 'buttery'; listed as out of stock at capture time. Blue Willow not in database."
}
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