Hokyu

Name: Hokyu
Brand: Itoh Kyuemon
Price: 74.99 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiFloralSmoothDelicate

$74.99 (20g)

~$3.75 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Well-rounded umami, delicate sweetness, and a smooth, lingering finish; aroma fresh and subtly floral with hints of young tea leaves

Ultra-fine, stone-ground powder for effortless whisking

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

20g — $74.99

Full details

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Price: $74.99 USD
Sizes Variants: Listing shows '20 Gram Tin' as an available variant option, though a 25-gram tin is depicted in the product image
Grade: Ceremonial-grade
Region Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Harvest Info: First-harvest tea leaves from Japan
Tasting Notes: Well-rounded umami, delicate sweetness, and a smooth, lingering finish; aroma fresh and subtly floral with hints of young tea leaves
Texture: Ultra-fine, stone-ground powder for effortless whisking
Color: Vibrant, rich emerald green
Recommended Preparation: Usucha (thin tea); also suitable for lattes and culinary applications
Description Theme: Emphasizes 'refined elegance' and 'timeless craftsmanship of Japan's finest tea culture'; noted as available exclusively through Ujicha Matcha (per retailer's own copy)
Stock Status: Sold out
Cultivar: not disclosed
Certifications: not disclosed
Ingredients: not disclosed
Shelf Life: not disclosed
Awards: not disclosed
Review Ratings Count: not disclosed

Research notes

This is the highest-priced item among the five Itoh Kyuemon products captured ($74.99). Retailer is Ujicha Matcha, not an official Itoh Kyuemon storefront.