Wakakusa

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $42.00

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Full Name

Wakakusa Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price": "$42.00", "stock": "appears available (Add to cart option shown)" } ]

Positioning

Described as 'a beautiful entry level matcha' from Yamamasa Koyamaen, 'sourced exclusively for Kettl Matcha Sen Mon Ten'

Producer

Yamamasa Koyamaen (The Koyama Family)

Producer Background

Roots trace back to the early 1600s when the Koyama family began cultivating and producing tea in the Uji region; centuries of tea production experience

Region

Ogura, Uji

Cultivar

Blend

Production Year

2025

Tasting Notes

[ "Purin", "Blanched greens", "Rose hip" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

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

Flavor Summary

A youthful, energetic matcha with an enticing freshness, showcasing the bright, playful character of Uji; delivers 'a rewarding and complex everyday cup'

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F); vigorously whisk in a 'Z' pattern with a bamboo whisk 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, pour over ice" }

Packaging

20g tin

Grade Tier

entry-level (same producer family as the higher-tier Shunka product, positioned as the accessible/everyday counterpart)

Certifications

none disclosed

Awards

none disclosed

Shelf Life Storage

not disclosed

Reviews Ratings

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Subscription Options

none disclosed

Research notes

Wakakusa and Shunka are both Yamamasa Koyamaen products from the same Ogura, Uji origin and both exclusive to 'Kettl Matcha Sen Mon Ten,' positioned respectively as the entry-level ($42, usucha) and premium ($68, koicha) offerings from that producer relationship.

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"
}