Getsurin no Shiro

Name: Getsurin no Shiro
Brand: Morihan

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

Umami

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Aromatic with pronounced flavor and umami; color, foam, fragrance, flavor and umami emphasized generally

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)

Pricing as disclosed

30g — ¥2376 or ¥2484 (multiple prices listed on the page; unclear which is current)

Full details

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Official Japanese Name: 森半裏千家御家元御好み<宇治抹茶薄茶> 月輪乃白(げつりんのしろ) [30g箱入り]
English Translation: Morihan Urasenke Head Family's Favorite Uji Matcha (Usucha/Thin Tea) "Getsurin no Shiro" [30g box]
Price Jpy Box: ¥2,376 (tax included) - item 000000000780, 30g box
Price Jpy Can Variant: ¥2,484 (tax included) - item 000000000125, 30g can (same product, different packaging)
Size Packaging: 30g, available in both box and can packaging
Grade Classification: 薄茶 (Usucha / thin-tea grade), ceremonial - endorsed as the Urasenke tea school head family's preferred matcha, marketed for formal ceremony and casual entertaining
Previous Product Name: 冠香の歓 (Kanko no Kan)
Region: Uji-Ogura, Kyoto Prefecture
Production Method: Traditional stone-mill grinding (石臼); rare production rate of approx. 30g per hour
Visual Quality: 'Vivid deep green color with radiance'; produces excellent foam
Tasting Emphasis: Aromatic with pronounced flavor and umami; color, foam, fragrance, flavor and umami emphasized generally
Ingredients: 緑茶（国産） - Green tea, domestic
Shelf Life: 5 months from date of manufacture
Storage: Avoid high temperature and humidity; protect from odor absorption
Packaging Note: Packaging recently redesigned for improved usability
Shipping: Yamato Home Convenience, room-temperature shipping
Purchase Limit: Maximum 10 units per customer; made-to-order, ships 3+ business days after order
Name Meaning: Imagery from flower, bird, wind, and moon motifs - name resembles 'the moon's ring/halo'
Brand Heritage: Founded 1836 (Tenpo 7); two-time National Tea Judging Technical Competition winner
Us Retailer Cross Check: { "source": "ujichamatcha.com/products/getsurin-no-shiro-morihan", "price_usd": "$39.99 (listed as sold out)", "size": "30 gram tin", "grade_marketed": "Ceremonial", "harvest_marketed": "First flush, shade-grown", "processing": "Stone-milled to ultra-fine powder", "tasting_notes_english": "Flavor: 'Smooth and balanced, with gentle umami, subtle sweetness, and a refined finish'; Aroma: 'Fresh and delicate, with hints of grassy florals and light nutty undertones'; Texture: 'Silky and ultra-fine, whisking into a vibrant green, creamy froth'", "usage": "Ideal for usucha (thin tea); suitable for traditional ceremonies and daily consumption", "name_meaning_marketed": "'White Moon Ring'", "certifications_ratings": "None listed; no ratings/reviews displayed" }
Matchalavie Cross Check: { "source": "matchalavie.com/collections/morihan", "price_usd": "$39.00 (listed as sold out)" }

Research notes

Cross-checked across three sources (official JP site, ujichamatcha.com, matchalavie.com). Name meaning is explained slightly differently between official Japanese copy (flower/bird/wind/moon imagery) and English retailer marketing ('White Moon Ring') but these are not contradictory, just different levels of detail/translation.