Gokasho Organic Uji Hikari

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $115.00

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Full Product Name

Gokasho Organic Uji Hikari Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 115 } ]

Cultivar

Uji Hikari (single cultivar, 100% unblended)

Producer

Yoshitsugu Furukawa & Mizuho Furukawa (husband and wife team)

Region

Gokasho, Uji City (south of Kyoto, Japan)

Harvest Production Year

2025

Certifications

[ "Organic" ]

Tasting Notes

[ "Konbu", "Edamame", "Macadamia" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Earthy", "Vegetal", "Herbaceous", "Verdant", "Oceanic", "Grassy", "Umami" ]

Description

Focused freshness, clean sweetness and a lasting creamy mouthfeel.

Brewing Instructions

{ "koicha": "Add 4g sifted matcha and 30-35ml water (180°F), knead gently until paint-like texture", "usucha": "Add 2g sifted matcha and 65ml hot water (180°F), whisk vigorously in 'Z' pattern" }

Packaging

20g tin

Awards

First place overall in 2025 regional Kansai tea fair and national tea fair

Producer Background

Roughly the sixth generation producing high-quality Uji tencha; practices all-natural garden stewardship

Stock Status

Available (add to cart option displayed)

Shipping Info

Free shipping on orders over $150; free for subscriptions

Shelf Life

Review Ratings

Research notes

No shelf life or review ratings disclosed.

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best High-Grade — $95, ceremonial grade",
  "notes": "Recommended by Michelle Puyane (Chalait owner); 'light, sweet' profile for connoisseurs; listed as out of stock at capture time."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$24.99"
}