Kinrin Stone-Ground Ceremonial Matcha

Pricing as disclosed

• 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

Research notes

Confirmed sold-out status and single 40g tin size via raw product JSON (available:false). No shelf life or packaging material details disclosed.

Secondary sources

{
  "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."
}