Usucha (standard)Usucha Gokumukashi
Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji
SweetEarthyMarineSmoothDelicate
From $22.68 (20g)
~$1.13 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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A wonderfully piney and marine aroma, followed by silky, earthy, woodsy flavor. Described as 'a light, almost translucent, crystal-clear, sweet matcha essence' with subtle flavors and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $22.68
20g — $22.68
40g — $43.20
40g — $43.20
100g — $106.92
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (11 fields)▾
- Item Code
- MKS008
- Grade
- Highest-grade tea in the Kanbayashi usucha portfolio; ceremonial grade, 'Uji matcha for making usucha'
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder
- Best Before
- December 2026
- Sizes And Prices
- { "20g_branded_can": "$22.68", "20g_branded_box": "$22.68", "40g_branded_can": "$43.20", "40g_branded_box": "$43.20", "100g_branded_can": "$106.92" }
- Tasting Notes
- A wonderfully piney and marine aroma, followed by silky, earthy, woodsy flavor. Described as 'a light, almost translucent, crystal-clear, sweet matcha essence' with subtle flavors and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.
- Brewing Instructions
- { "matcha_amount": "1.5–2g (approx. 1/2 teaspoon or 2 traditional scoops)", "water_volume": "70ml", "water_temp": "80°C (176°F)", "method": "Whisk vigorously until frothy", "additional_notes": "Consume immediately; sift powder before use" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "4.3 out of 5 stars", "count": 3 }
- Distribution Restriction
- The manufacturer, Kanbayashi Shunsho, does not allow the reselling of their products. They are only available directly to consumers.
Research notes
Retrieved via Sazen Tea. No separate official Kanbayashi Shunsho English-language product page was found. Note: this is the only size lineup among the 13 products without a 20g/40g branded-box vs branded-can price differential (box and can priced identically) and without a 200g size listed.
