Seiko no Mukashi

Name: Seiko no Mukashi
Brand: Nakamura Tokichi
Price: 49 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiRichDelicateBitterAstringent

$49.00 (30g)

~$1.63 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Harmonious balance of vibrant umami and subtle sweetness; moderate to full-bodied umami, moderate bitterness & astringency, moderate sweetness, moderate complexity

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 — $49.00

Full details

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Price: JPY 6,000 (regular price)
Stock Status: Out of stock (at time of check)
Size: 30g can
Container Dimensions: Height 2.7 x Diameter 2.3 inches / 6.8 x 5.9 cm
Net Weight: 1.06 oz (30g)
Gross Weight: 2.68 oz (76g)
Expiration Date: 2 months
Storage: Avoid high temperature and high humidity
Ingredients: Green tea (Japan)
Allergens: None listed
Nutrition Per 30g Can: { "calories": "71 kcal", "protein": "8.9g", "fat": "1.6g", "carbohydrates": "11.9g", "salt_equivalent": "0g" }
Region: Uji (implied by 'Authentic Uji Matcha' image alt text on page)
Grade Tier: Recommended for both usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea)
Endorsement: Urasenke Hounsai Sosho's favorite Matcha
Tasting Notes: Harmonious balance of vibrant umami and subtle sweetness; moderate to full-bodied umami, moderate bitterness & astringency, moderate sweetness, moderate complexity
Serving Yield: A 30g tin yields approximately 15 servings (2g each), per separate web search summary of the brand description
Brand Positioning: Ceremonial-grade matcha from the prestigious Uji tea house established in 1854, positioned for both tea ceremonies and 'moments of quiet luxury at home'
Customer Reviews: { "total_reviews": 74, "five_star_pct": "95% (70 reviews)", "four_star_pct": "5% (4 reviews)" }