Kasumi

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $55.00

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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.

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"
}