CeremonialJobetsugi
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
Umami
¥864 (20g) — ~$5.41 USD (converted)
⚠ worth double-checking against the source
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
'Color, foam quality, fragrance, flavor and umami' (色・泡立ち・薰香・お茶の風味と旨味)
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
20g — ¥864 (~$5.41 USD)
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (18 fields)▾
- Official Japanese Name
- 森半 <宇治抹茶> 上別儀(じょうべつぎ) [20g袋入り]
- English Translation
- Morihan Uji Matcha "Jobetsugi" [20g pouch]
- Price Jpy
- ¥864 (tax included)
- Product Code
- 1141556
- Size Packaging
- 20g pouch
- Grade Classification
- お点前用 (ceremonial grade) - suitable for both koicha (thick tea) and usucha (thin tea)
- Region
- Uji-Ogura, Kyoto Prefecture
- Ingredients
- 緑茶（国産） - Green tea, domestic
- Shelf Life
- 5 months from date of manufacture
- Storage
- Avoid high temperature and humidity; store carefully to prevent odor absorption
- Shipping
- Yamato Takkyubin, standard temperature
- Tasting Emphasis
- 'Color, foam quality, fragrance, flavor and umami' (色・泡立ち・薰香・お茶の風味と旨味)
- Cultivation Detail
- Sourced from shade-covered tea plants noted to develop a distinctive matcha aroma
- Loyalty Points
- 25 points earned on purchase
- Certifications
- International food safety certifications mentioned; bacterial and chemical testing conducted
- Brand Heritage
- Founded 1836 (Tenpo 7); two-time winner of National Tea Tasting Competition
- Us Retailer Cross Check Ujichamatcha
- { "source": "ujichamatcha.com/products/jobetsugi-morihan", "price_usd": "$19.99 (listed as sold out)", "size": "30 gram tin", "grade_marketed": "Ceremonial", "harvest_marketed": "First flush, shade-grown", "processing": "Stone-ground to preserve delicate flavors and brilliant green color", "tasting_notes_english": "Flavor: 'Smooth and well-rounded, with a deep umami richness, mild floral sweetness, and a lingering creamy finish'; Aroma: 'Fresh and elegant, with hints of young tea leaves and delicate grassy undertones'; Texture: 'Ultra-fine and velvety, whisking into a vibrant, jade-green froth with ease'", "usage": "Usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea)" }
- Us Retailer Cross Check Matchalavie
- { "source": "matchalavie.com/collections/morihan", "price_usd": "Sale price $12.80 (regular $16.00), 20% discount, listed as available" }
Research notes
Notable size discrepancy across sources (see contradictions). matchalavie.com currently shows this item as in-stock while ujichamatcha.com shows it sold out, suggesting differing inventories between the two retailers, not necessarily a factual error.
