Kinrin Stone-Ground Ceremonial Matcha

Name: Kinrin Stone-Ground Ceremonial Matcha
Brand: Blue Willow Tea
Price: 50 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiMarineCreamySmoothRichDelicate

$50.00 (40g)

~$1.25 per gram

Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

Rich, smooth, and umami-packed with subtle notes of kombu (steamed kombu) and a hint of light/delicate sweetness; velvety smooth texture

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)

40g — $50.00

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Price Usd: $50.00 (40g tin)
Sizes: [ "40g tin" ]
Grade: Ceremonial Grade, Stone Ground ("crafted with traditional methods for a finely milled, superior-quality powder")
Origin Region: Uji, Japan
Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen — "a family-owned business with over 300 years of expertise"
Harvest Year: 2024
Tasting Notes: Rich, smooth, and umami-packed with subtle notes of kombu (steamed kombu) and a hint of light/delicate sweetness; velvety smooth texture
Brewing Instructions: Ideal for both Usucha (thin tea) and Koicha (thick tea); for Koicha use three times the amount of matcha and whisk vigorously with a chasen for at least 200 strokes; "not recommended for lattes"
Availability: Sold out (available: false)
Subscription Note: "Due to the matcha shortage, matcha cannot be purchased with a subscription"
Store Pickup: Pickup available at Blue Willow Teaspot (Berkeley, CA)
Reviews: 4 reviews present on page (star rating not numerically displayed in page text)
Cultivar: Not disclosed
Certifications: None disclosed