Usucha (standard)Soukou
Usucha (standard), sourced from Yame
UmamiGrassyNuttyChocolateyRoastedCreamy
$26.00 (20g)
~$1.30 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Region
Yame
Sourcing
Yame, Japan
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Toasted saltine, Dark chocolate, Summer grass
Nutty, Grassy, Umami
Bracingly fresh profile with a velvety and soft finish and lingering toasty finish; 'an unrivaled daily drinker'; represents 'the very best of Yame matcha... at an exceptional value'
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $26.00
Full details
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- Full Name
- Soukou Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price": "$26.00", "stock": "not explicitly stated" } ]
- Positioning
- Described as Kettl's 'gentlest offering' and 'an incredible entry-level, nutty, and verdant usucha matcha'; lowest price point among all 14 products reviewed ($26.00)
- Producer
- Shinya Yamaguchi
- Producer Background
- Renowned tea producer from Hoshino Village in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture; third-generation tea maker; youngest person ever to achieve the prestigious 10-dan Tea Master certification
- Region
- Hoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture
- Cultivar
- Blend
- Production Year
- 2025
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Toasted saltine", "Dark chocolate", "Summer grass" ]
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Nutty", "Grassy", "Umami" ]
- Flavor Summary
- Bracingly fresh profile with a velvety and soft finish and lingering toasty finish; 'an unrivaled daily drinker'; represents 'the very best of Yame matcha... at an exceptional value'
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F); vigorously whisk in a 'Z' pattern until a fine foam appears", "iced": "Add 2g of sifted matcha to a tumbler or thermos, add 200ml cold filtered water, shake vigorously for 30 seconds" }
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Grade Tier
- entry-level usucha
- Certifications
- none disclosed
- Awards
- Producer holds 10-dan Tea Master certification (personal producer credential, not a product-specific award)
- Shelf Life Storage
- not disclosed
- Reviews Ratings
- none disclosed
- Subscription Options
- none disclosed
Research notes
A separate legacy URL (http://www.kettl.co/teas/soukou-matcha) appeared in search results alongside the current kettl.co/products/soukou-matcha page, suggesting an older site structure/domain version exists; content not independently verified as identical.
