Ousui

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $80.00

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Full Product Name

Ousui Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g bag", "price_usd": 80 } ]

Producer

Hiroshi Kobayashi

Producer Company

Shogyokuen tea company (operating since 1827)

Producer Credentials

Level 10 Chashi (master tea blender) - "one of the only Level 10 Chashi in all of Japan"

Region

Kyotanabe

Cultivar

Blend

Harvest Production Year

2025

Description

"Ousui represents the rich and decadent side of Uji Matcha while still retaining the unmistakable fragrance and verdancy the area is known for. A profound koicha matcha from one of the most important tea makers in Japan."

Tasting Notes

[ "Clover", "Crème fraiche", "Wakame" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Umami", "Oceanic", "Vegetal", "Nutty" ]

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "Add 2g sifted matcha and 65ml hot water (180°F). Vigorously whisk in Z pattern until foam appears.", "koicha": "Add 4g sifted matcha and 30-35ml water (180°F), knead gently until texture of paint.", "iced_latte": "Combine 4g matcha with 50ml hot water, whisk 15-20 seconds, pour into 150ml milk with ice." }

Packaging

20g bag

Stock Status

Add to cart option available

Certifications

Awards

Shelf Life

Review Ratings

Shipping Info

Research notes

Note: labeled as a 20g bag rather than 20g tin (most other Kettl 20g products use tin packaging). No certifications, awards, shelf life, review ratings, or shipping info explicitly disclosed on this page.

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"
}