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Nagomi Organic Matcha Green Tea

Ceremonial, sourced from Shizuoka

UmamiGrassyNuttyRoastedCreamyRich

$37.50

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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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Shizuoka

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Map highlighting Shizuoka, Japan

Shizuoka, Japan

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Tasting notes

Their most robust matcha, giving scents of dried figs

Nuttier flavors like roasted hazelnuts or buttery macadamia nuts, and exceptionally vegetal tones (garden greens, kelp, spinach); bold, profound umami taste

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

Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)
Price
$37.50
Size
40g tin (stated on page as 'about 1.4 ounces')
Servings
approximately 20-30 servings at a standard 2g serving
Grade Tier
Ceremonial grade
Certifications
Certified organic; certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan (JAS)
Region Farm
Hon Yama region, Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivation Method
Grown solely with natural, organic fertilizers, no agricultural chemicals or pesticides; shade-grown and stone-milled to order
Harvest Timing
Harvested only once a year; single harvest, first flush only
Processing
Stone milled in Japan, said to give 'depth of flavor not found in conventional teas'
Tasting Notes
{ "aroma": "Their most robust matcha, giving scents of dried figs", "flavor": "Nuttier flavors like roasted hazelnuts or buttery macadamia nuts, and exceptionally vegetal tones (garden greens, kelp, spinach); bold, profound umami taste" }
Brewing Instructions
Warm bowl with hot water; add 1.5-2g (1 tsp) matcha; add 1oz water at 160-175°F, whisk to paste; add 1.5-2oz more water, whisk until frothy
Review Rating
4.83 out of 5 stars
Review Count
138 reviews
Review Content Summary
Multiple 5-star reviews specifically praising nutty, creamy flavor and smooth frothing
Availability Status
Sold Out, with 'Notify Me When It's Available' option

Research notes

No specific cultivar name is given for Nagomi (unlike Asahi, Samidori, Koshun, Okumidori). Region is Hon Yama, Shizuoka - distinct from the Uji-origin products in this set. No ingredients list, shelf life, or awards disclosed on page.

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