Yame Single-Cultivar Matcha Set

Name: Yame Single-Cultivar Matcha Set
Brand: Naoki Matcha
Price: 85 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Yame, Yabukita cultivar

SweetUmamiNuttyRoastedSmoothRichDelicate

$85.00 (20g)

~$4.25 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Yame

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Yame, Japan

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Tasting notes

Seimei · Okumidori · Kirari · YabukitaFour single-cultivar matchas from Yame, Fukuoka. 4 × 20g sachets. 40 servings of matcha. Yame is the region matcha drinkers go to for nutty character: warm, toasted, roasted-grain. All four of these carry that signature; the set is a spectrum of how loudly each cultivar speaks it. Seimei - mellow umami, a clear thread of sweetness, a quiet nutty undertone. The gentlest of the four. Okumidori - mild and smooth, balanced end-to-end. The lightest and least nutty of the set. The one that leans into pure clean finish. Kirari - bold, deeply nutty, full-bodied umami without the marine edge. Hazelnut and brown butter. Yabukita - the nuttiest of the set: almost l

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

77 mg/g

Yabukita cultivar — Shimadzu Corp. / NARO joint HPLC analysis, Application News No. L583 (2020) — Yabukita cultivar, 7.70 g/100g EGCG

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $85.00

Full details

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Full Name On Page: Yame Single-Cultivar Matcha Set (4x20g)
Price: $85.00 USD (sale price)
Grade: Ceremonial Grade
Origin Region: Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Contents: [ { "cultivar": "Seimei", "label": "Mellow", "size": "20g pouch", "notes": "Mellow umami, a clear thread of sweetness, a quiet nutty undertone; gentle umami with natural sweetness, soft and subtle yet complex; the gentlest of the four" }, { "cultivar": "Okumidori", "label": "Smooth", "size": "20g pouch", "notes": "Mild and smooth, balanced end-to-end; the lightest and least nutty of the set, leans into pure clean finish; silky smooth and gently sweet with a gentle, roasty aroma" }, { "cultivar": "Kirari", "label": "Bold", "size": "20g pouch", "notes": "Bold, deeply nutty, full-bodied umami without the marine edge, hazelnut and brown butter; bold with lingering umami-savoury notes, more aromatic and assertive than Okumidori" }, { "cultivar": "Yabukita", "label": "Deep Roast", "size": "20g pouch", "notes": "The nuttiest of the set, almost like a toasted senbei cracker, most assertive aromatics; roasty profile with balanced savoury sweetness" } ]
Total Servings: 40 servings of matcha (4 x 20g)
Serving Size: 2 grams (approximately 1 teaspoon)
Brewing Usucha: 1 tsp (2g) matcha with 60-80 ml water at 75°C
Brewing Iced Latte: 2 tsp (4g) matcha, 2 tbsp water, 0.5 cup milk, sweeten to taste
General Ratios: 2g matcha with 60-80ml water for usucha, or 4g matcha with 40ml water and 120ml milk for lattes
Recommended Tools: Bamboo whisk (chasen) for more control; electric whisk works especially well for smaller servings
Regional Description: Yame described as 'gyokuro country' where shading techniques that produce Japan's most prized green tea were perfected; region matcha drinkers go to for nutty character: warm, toasted, roasted-grain
Shelf Life Storage: Store matcha for up to 12 months in an opaque, airtight container from date it's ground; once opened, recommend enjoying within 1-2 months for best flavor; store in the fridge; products typically have at least 6-9 months of shelf life remaining
Quality Testing Claims: Rigorously test every crop of matcha for potential hazards, including radiation and heavy metals; Japanese government conducts its own independent radiation testing on all food products
Certifications: Ceremonial Grade designation; compliance with Japanese food safety certifications and licenses (unspecified which); no organic/JAS/USDA named explicitly
Sourcing Claim: Spent years building relationships with some of the best tea estates, processing plants and tea masters in Japan
Review Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Review Count: 15
Rating Distribution: { "5_star": 12, "4_star": 3, "3_star": 0, "2_star": 0, "1_star": 0 }
Recommendation Rate: 100% would recommend this product
Sample Review Quotes: [ "This is probably my favourite Naoki Matcha release so far", "Curious about what different Yame cultivars taste like? This might just be for you!", "'Smooth' definitely lives up to its name, and is my personal favourite", "Honestly so surprised by the quality...Definitely a matcha I'd repurchase again" ]
Shipping: Fast Shipping; Order Today, Receive in 5-7 Business Days; express delivery within 1-3 business days; carriers: USPS First Class Package, UPS Parcel or Amazon Logistics; free shipping for orders above $50
Packaging: Blue pouches — four blue Naoki Yame single cultivar matcha pouches
Ceremonial Grade Definition Faq: Company states 'ceremonial-grade' doesn't have a regulated definition, but for them it means matcha that's high-quality enough to enjoy on its own; higher-grade matcha typically has a smoother mouthfeel, less bitterness, and more umami
Product Rationale: Most matcha is blended to create a consistent flavour; by tasting four single cultivars side by side, you get to experience how each cultivar expresses its own character
Promotions: [ "10% off first order", "Start your matcha journey - 10% off your first order" ]
Customer Service Contact: cust-svc@naokimatcha.com
Return Policy: Company indicates willingness to provide replacements or resolve concerns if customer is unsatisfied
Stock Status: Not explicitly stated on page

Research notes

Most detailed page of the set — includes an explicit FAQ-style explanation of what 'ceremonial grade' means (company's own informal definition, noting no regulated standard exists), detailed brewing ratios for both usucha and lattes, and specific shelf-life/storage guidance not found on other product pages. No contradictions found.