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Blue Willow Tea

Wazuka Uji Jade Stone-Ground Matcha

CeremonialCultivar: SamidoriUjiOrganicFrom $58.00 (30g) (~$1.93/g)

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Price Usd
$58.00 (30g); $97.00 (80g)
Sizes
[ "30g", "80g" ]
Grade
Ceremonial Grade
Cultivar
Samidori — "known for its smoothness and balance"
Origin Region
Uji, Japan; sourced from a woman-run tea farm
Harvest Year
2025
Certifications Claims
Pesticide-free; organic cultivation practices ("sourced from the finest organic matcha")
Processing
Stone-ground to preserve flavor and nutritional benefits
Tasting Notes
Smooth, satisfying flavor profile — bright and sweet with subtle umami undertones; "mellow & energizing"; "clean, uplifting energy without the jitters"
Visual
Vivid green color reflecting organic cultivation practices
Recommended Uses
Best suited for usucha (thin tea); can be enjoyed on its own
Brand Positioning
Described as "Blue Willow's first private label matcha," sourced after "years of traveling through Japan" seeking quality standards
Availability
In stock (available: true)
Reviews
19 reviews (star rating not numerically displayed in page text)

Research notes

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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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