Ryokuan

Pricing as disclosed

• 100g — $65.00
• 1000g — $450.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Name

Ryokuan Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "100g", "price": "$65.00", "stock": "in stock" }, { "size": "1kg", "price": "not displayed / not captured", "stock": "not specified" } ]

Significance

Described as Kettl's first matcha offering from the producing region of Shizuoka

Producer

Takayuki Oyaizu

Region

Shizuoka prefecture, Asahina area (an area celebrated for its deep-rooted Gyokuro tradition)

Cultivar

Regional blend anchored by Yabukita

Production Year

2025

Production Method Notes

Produced using time-honored shading and harvesting techniques

Tasting Notes

[ "Oat Blossom", "Almond", "Spring Grass" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Nutty", "Grassy", "Verdant", "Floral" ]

Flavor Summary

Soft, almond forward profile and a clean, lasting finish

Brewing Instructions

{ "iced_latte": "4g matcha whisked with 50ml hot water (Z pattern), combined with 150ml milk over ice", "hot_latte": "4g matcha whisked with 50ml hot water, combined with 240ml steamed milk", "iced_matcha": "2g matcha + 200ml cold water, shaken 30 seconds over ice" }

Packaging

100g / 1kg formats (tin/bag not specified consistently across sources)

Grade Tier

not explicitly labeled (positioned as premium single-region offering)

Certifications

none disclosed

Awards

none disclosed

Shelf Life Storage

not disclosed

Reviews Ratings

no star rating widget or review count visible on page

Research notes

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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"
}