Shohaku Stone-Ground Ceremonial Matcha

Name: Shohaku Stone-Ground Ceremonial Matcha
Brand: Blue Willow Tea
Price: 46 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

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From $46.00 (40g)

~$1.15 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Full-bodied, umami-rich flavor; vibrant green hue; crisp, grassy finish; slight tannin profile that holds its own in lattes without being overpowered

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

40g — $46.00

100g — $88.00

Full details

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Price Usd: $46.00 (40g Shohaku); $88.00 (100g Shohaku bag)
Sizes: [ "40g Shohaku", "100g Shohaku bag" ]
Grade: Ceremonial Grade
Origin Region: Uji, Japan
Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen — "a family-owned tea producer with over 300 years of heritage"
Harvest Year: 2025
Processing: Stone-ground, preserving full flavor and nutritional benefits
Tasting Notes: Full-bodied, umami-rich flavor; vibrant green hue; crisp, grassy finish; slight tannin profile that holds its own in lattes without being overpowered
Recommended Uses: Usucha (thin tea), matcha lattes, smoothies
Marketing Copy: Positioned as connecting drinker to "the rich tea-growing culture of Uji"; "not just matcha — it's a ritual"
Subscription Note: "Due to the matcha shortage, matcha cannot be purchased with a subscription. We will send monthly preorder alerts as our orders ship to allow you to re-order."
Availability: In stock (available: true)
Store Pickup: Pickup available at Blue Willow Teaspot, usually ready in 24 hours
Reviews: 25 reviews (star rating not numerically displayed in page text)
Shipping Note Sitewide: Free shipping on retail orders over $99
Cultivar: Not disclosed
Certifications: None disclosed (no organic certification stated for this specific product)

Research notes

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