CeremonialKyoto Matcha Masudaen
Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto, Yabukita cultivar
From $29.90 (30g)
~$1.00 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Yabukita
Region
Kyoto
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Slightly fruity, with a hint of chocolate
Light creaminess developing into slightly grassy, steamed vegetable flavor with slightly nutty notes and mild floral astringency; finish creamy and smooth with hints of umami and acidity
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
Full details
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- Price
- $29.90 regular price
- Sizes
- [ "30g", "60g" ]
- Stock Status
- Sold out (at time of check)
- Grade
- Ceremonial grade matcha (for plain enjoyment); page notes later harvests from same source are used for lattes
- Cultivar
- Blend of three varieties: Yabukita, Sayamakaori, and Okumidori
- Region Farm
- Grown in Kyoto, Japan; produced by Mr. Masuda in Shizuoka; region noted for premium matcha production 'since 1192'
- Certifications Claims
- [ "Pesticide free", "100% Organically grown and Ethically Sourced", "No chemical farming methods used" ]
- Appearance
- Strikingly vivid, deep jade green powder
- Aroma
- Slightly fruity, with a hint of chocolate
- Taste
- Light creaminess developing into slightly grassy, steamed vegetable flavor with slightly nutty notes and mild floral astringency; finish creamy and smooth with hints of umami and acidity
- Brewing Instructions
- Sift 2g powder; heat water to 70C/160F; mix with 1 tbsp water into paste; add 100ml total water; whisk with bamboo whisk until foam appears
- Required Teaware
- [ "chawan (matcha bowl)", "chasen (whisk)", "chashaku (scoop)", "sifter" ]
- Shipping Delivery
- Free worldwide shipping above $55; 5-7 day delivery for US/EU; up to 10 days elsewhere
- Inventory Note
- Inventory impacted by matcha shortage
- Returns
- Replacement guarantee if unsatisfied
- Harvest Timing
- Not specified (only mention that 'later harvests' are used for a latte-oriented product)
- Awards
- None disclosed
- Shelf Life
- Not specified
- Review Ratings
- None disclosed
Research notes
Notable claim of regional tea production history dating to 1192 (Kyoto/Uji area historic association). Farmer Mr. Masuda / Masudaen brand also appears on 'Masudaen Makinohara Green Tea' and both Latte Matcha products, suggesting a shared source farm across several Nio Teas SKUs.
