Kiyona

Pricing as disclosed

• 40g — $45.00

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Full Product Name

Kiyona Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "40g tin", "price_usd": 45 } ]

Producer

The Koyama Family (Yamamasa Koyamaen)

Region

Ogura, Uji, Kyoto

Harvest Production Year

2025

Producer Legacy

Fifth generation tea producer with over 100 years of family history

Cultivar

Blend of Samidori, Asahi, Uji Hikari, and Yabukita

Tasting Notes

[ "Cashew", "Olive oil", "French butter" ]

Description

"Sweet and nutty profile with perfectly balanced umami and intense jade hue." Noted as suitable for "usucha preparation while pairing beautifully with milk and nut milks."

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Umami", "Nutty", "Oceanic", "Verdant" ]

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "2g matcha + 65ml water at 180°F, whisked in 'Z' pattern", "iced_matcha": "2g matcha + 200ml cold water, shake 30 seconds over ice", "iced_latte": "4g matcha + 50ml hot water (whisked), combined with 150ml milk and ice", "hot_latte": "4g matcha + 50ml hot water (whisked), combined with 240ml steamed milk" }

Packaging

40g tin

Stock Status

Listed as available for cart addition

Shipping Info

Orders over $150 receive free shipping; subscription orders ship free in USA

Certifications

Awards

Shelf Life

Review Ratings

Research notes

Note: this is the only product in the set packaged as a 40g tin rather than the more common 20g tin. 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"
}