Kasumi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto, Okumidori cultivar
$55.00 (20g)
~$2.75 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Kyoto
Price in context
At $2.75 per gram, it costs more than 92% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is roughly 2.1× the regional median. Among Kettl's 29 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 18th-cheapest per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Kyoto compares · How we research
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Peanut, Sunflower butter, Clover
Umami, Nutty, Herbaceous
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Kasumi Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 55 } ]
- Grade
- Koicha grade matcha
- Cultivar
- Blend of Asahi, Saemidori, and Okumidori
- Producer
- Yasuharu Maeno of Maruyasu (established 1872)
- Region
- Tsuchiyama, Shiga Prefecture
- Harvest Production Year
- 2025
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Description
- "Made from a blend of Asahi, Saemidori, Okumidori—three of our favorite cultivars—Kasumi is an exquisite koicha grade matcha with a rich profile and creamy profile."
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Peanut", "Sunflower butter", "Clover" ]
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Umami", "Nutty", "Herbaceous" ]
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "2g matcha + 65ml hot water (180°F), whisk vigorously in 'Z' pattern", "koicha": "4g matcha + 30-35ml water (180°F), knead gently until paint-like texture", "iced": "2g matcha + 200ml cold water, shake 30 seconds, pour over ice" }
- Producer Credentials
- Level-9 Chashi certification, positioning him among Japan's most esteemed tea blenders
- Stock Status
- Available for cart addition
- Shipping Info
- Orders over $150 receive free shipping; all subscriptions ship free in USA
- Certifications
- Awards
- Shelf Life
- Review Ratings
Research notes
No certifications, awards, shelf life, or review ratings disclosed.

