Kogetsu

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $29.00

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Full Product Name

Kogetsu Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 29 } ]

Producer

Yasuharu Maeno

Producer Company

Maruyasu (established 1872)

Region

Tsuchiyama, Shiga Prefecture (east of Kyoto)

Producer Credentials

Level-9 Chashi, one of Japan's most esteemed tea blenders

Cultivar

Blend

Harvest Production Year

2025

Packaging

20g tin

Description

Features "a fragrant toasty aroma" and "offers a rich profile at an incredible value." Direct-sourced tea representing new terroir exploration for Kettl.

Tasting Notes

[ "Toasted Rice", "Heavy cream", "Wild spinach" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Umami", "Nutty", "Earthy" ]

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F). Vigorously whisk the matcha in a 'Z' pattern with a bamboo whisk until a fine foam appears.", "iced_matcha": "Add 2g of sifted Matcha to a tumbler or thermos, add 200ml of cold filtered water and shake vigorously for 30 seconds." }

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Awards

Shelf Life

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Stock Status

Research notes

Certifications, awards, stock status, and reviews not disclosed on page. Notable as lowest-priced product in this set ($29).

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"
}