Usucha Ryo no Kage
UsuchaKyotoFrom $7.02 (20g) (~$0.35/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 20g — $7.02
- 20g — $8.10
- 40g — $12.96
- 40g — $14.04
- 100g — $30.78
- 200g — $59.40
Flagged inconsistencies on the brand's own page
- The page gives two different recommended water temperatures for brewing: one part of the page states 85°C (185°F) is recommended to avoid bitterness, while the step-by-step brewing instructions elsewhere on the same page specify 80°C (176°F). Both values are reported here rather than picking one.
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Item Code
- MKS014
- Grade
- Entry-level ceremonial grade matcha; marketed as 'everyday matcha' and suitable for those new to usucha
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder
- Best Before
- December 2026
- Sizes And Prices
- { "20g_branded_box": "$7.02", "20g_branded_can": "$8.10", "40g_branded_box": "$12.96", "40g_branded_can": "$14.04", "100g_branded_can": "$30.78", "200g_branded_can": "$59.40" }
- Tasting Notes
- Soft, light, and refreshing qualities with a creamy, frothy texture. Sweet, milky softness, followed by a slightly tart and nutty aftertaste. Light body and a mellow taste with well-balanced flavor notes.
- Brewing Instructions
- { "matcha_amount": "1.5–2g (approx. 1/2 teaspoon or 2 traditional scoops)", "water_volume": "70ml", "water_temp_prep_instructions": "80°C (176°F) per step-by-step preparation instructions", "water_temp_recommended": "85°C (185°F) recommended elsewhere on the page to avoid bitterness", "method": "Whisk vigorously until frothy", "additional_notes": "Pre-warm the bowl, sift powder to prevent clumping, consume immediately after preparation" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "3.3 out of 5 stars", "count": 9 }
- Distribution Restriction
- Manufacturer does not permit resale; available only to direct consumers.
Research notes
Retrieved via Sazen Tea. No separate official Kanbayashi Shunsho English-language product page was found. This page also is referenced by the Usucha Aya no Mori page (which states Aya no Mori is 'fuller and mellower' than Ryo no Kage) — consistent with Ryo no Kage's own lighter/entry-level characterization.