CeremonialMatsu no Sono
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
¥1188 (20g) — ~$7.44 USD (converted)
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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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 — ¥1188 (~$7.44 USD)
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (17 fields)▾
- Official Japanese Name
- 森半 <宇治抹茶> 松の園(まつのその) [20g袋入り]
- English Translation
- Morihan Uji Matcha "Matsu no Sono" (Pine Garden) [20g bag]
- Price Jpy
- ¥1,188 (tax included)
- Product Code
- 1141356
- Size Packaging
- 20g bag
- 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/Japanese origin
- Shelf Life
- 5 months from date of manufacture
- Storage
- Avoid high temperature and high humidity; store carefully to prevent odor absorption
- Shipping
- Yamato Home Delivery, standard temperature
- Production Method
- Traditional stone-ground
- Cultivation Detail
- Shade-covered tencha leaves harvested around April, said to develop umami and distinctive aroma in filtered light
- Certifications
- International food safety certifications mentioned; bacterial and chemical testing conducted
- Loyalty Points
- 35 points earned on purchase
- Brand Heritage
- Founded 1836; winner of the National Tea Judging Technical Competition twice
- Us Retailer Cross Check
- { "source": "ujichamatcha.com/products/matsu-no-sono-morihan", "price_usd": "$24.99 (listed as sold out)", "size": "30 gram tin", "grade_marketed": "Ceremonial", "harvest_marketed": "First flush, shade-grown", "cultivar_marketed": "Not specified on retailer page", "tasting_notes_english": "Flavor: 'Rich and harmonious, with a deep umami essence, gentle sweetness, and a lingering creamy finish'; Aroma: 'Fresh and earthy, with subtle grassy and nutty undertones'; Texture: 'Ultra-fine and silky' producing a 'jade-green froth' with smooth mouthfeel", "usage": "Usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea)", "name_meaning_marketed": "'Pine Garden' - emphasizes tranquility and tradition" }
Research notes
Same size discrepancy pattern seen with Jobetsugi: official manufacturer page lists a 20g bag, while ujichamatcha.com describes a 30 gram tin.
