CeremonialKokoro Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar
$56.00
The price is confirmed, but package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.
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Ceremonial
Cultivar
Samidori
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Ample, smooth umami
Milk chocolate aromatics
Silky, balanced sweetness reminiscent of red wine; layers of complex flavor
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Full details
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- Price
- $56.00
- Size
- 40g tin
- Servings
- 20-30 servings
- Grade Tier
- Ceremonial grade, described as 'the pearl of our Matcha teas'; suitable for koicha preparation
- Cultivar
- Blend of three cultivars: Samidori, Asahi and Gokou
- Region Farm
- Uji, Japan; 'shade-grown, and stone-milled to order at our friend's 100-year-old family matcha manufactory'
- Harvest Timing
- Handpicked from first flush (newest growth), sourced from the oldest tea plants
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, certified radiation and heavy metal free
- Tasting Notes
- { "flavor": "Ample, smooth umami", "aroma": "Milk chocolate aromatics", "overall": "Silky, balanced sweetness reminiscent of red wine; layers of complex flavor" }
- Brewing Instructions
- Warm chawan bowl with hot water; add 1.5-2g (1 tsp) matcha; add 1oz water at 160-175°F, whisk into paste; add 1.5-2oz more water; whisk with chasen until frothy
- Availability Status
- Sold Out, with 'Notify Me When It's Available' option
Research notes
Notable as the only one of the 9 products explicitly described as a blend of three named cultivars (Samidori, Asahi, Gokou) rather than a single-cultivar or unspecified-cultivar tea. Positioned as a top-tier/flagship product ('the pearl of our Matcha teas'). No review rating/count, ingredients list, shelf life, or awards disclosed on page.
