Tenkuu

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $60.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Name

Tenkuu Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price": "$60.00", "stock": "not explicitly stated" } ]

Producer

Hiroshi Kobayashi

Producer Background

One of the only Level 10 Chashi (master tea blender) in Japan; head of the Shogyokuen tea company, which has been operating in the Kyotanabe area since 1827

Region

Kyotanabe (Kansai matcha)

Cultivar

Blend

Production Year

2025

Novelty

Described as 'a new addition' to Kettl's offerings

Tasting Notes

[ "Kinako", "Artichoke heart", "Summer squash" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

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

Flavor Summary

Toasted, pastry-like fragrance followed by a rich and buttery note that fades into a sweet summer squash finish; showcases 'the deep and vegetal profile of Kansai matcha'; positioned as 'a complete experience' under Kobayashi-san's oversight

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F); vigorously whisk in a 'Z' pattern until foam appears" }

Packaging

20g tin

Grade Tier

not explicitly labeled

Certifications

none disclosed

Awards

Producer holds Level 10 Chashi master-blender status (personal credential, not batch-specific award)

Shelf Life Storage

not disclosed

Shipping

Orders over $150 receive free shipping (site-wide policy noted on this product page)

Reviews Ratings

none disclosed

Subscription Options

none disclosed

Sourcing Practice

Kettl states it sources directly from producers, visiting multiple times annually

Research notes

Only usucha brewing instructions were surfaced for this product (no koicha or iced/latte instructions captured), unlike most other products in this list which show 2-4 preparation methods; this may reflect true page content or an extraction gap.

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"
}