Masudaen Makinohara Green Tea

Name: Masudaen Makinohara Green Tea
Brand: Nio Teas
Price: 34 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Shizuoka, Yabukita cultivar

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From $34.00 (30g)

~$1.13 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Shizuoka

Sourcing

Shizuoka, Japan

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Tasting notes

Page frames tasting via a '4 step tea tasting method'

Gentle and sweet, with a subtle note of white chocolate

Velvety smooth consistency and pleasant sweetness, slight butteriness in mid-palate, finish smooth and milky with no bitterness and a slightly nutty note

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

30g — $34.00

60g — $64.60

Full details

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Price: $34.00 regular price ($34.00 sale price shown as well - i.e., no active discount)
Sizes: [ "30g", "60g" ]
Stock Status: Sold out (at time of check)
Grade: Ceremonial grade - described as 'smooth enough to drink plain'
Cultivar Blend: { "Yabukita": "pleasant vegetal flavor and strong umami", "Sayamakaori": "rich in catechins, produces bold and flavorful green tea", "Okumidori": "added to produce a smoother finish and a more full-bodied flavor" }
Region Farm: Makinohara region, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; farmer Mr. Masuda (manages field through packaging); Shizuoka described as 'the largest tea growing region in Japan' with fertile soils and mountainous climate
Certifications Claims: [ "100% Organically grown and Ethically Sourced", "Pesticide free", "Directly sourced from Japan" ]
Tasting Method Note: Page frames tasting via a '4 step tea tasting method'
Appearance: Deep jade green color, finely ground powder
Aroma: Gentle and sweet, with a subtle note of white chocolate
Taste: Velvety smooth consistency and pleasant sweetness, slight butteriness in mid-palate, finish smooth and milky with no bitterness and a slightly nutty note
Palate Sensation: Incredibly smooth and sweet, slight umami flavor, no bitterness, only slight dryness and no acidity
Brewing Instructions: 6-step process: 1) sift 2g powder to remove clumps; 2) heat water to 70C/160F; 3) mix powder into paste with 1 tbsp water, add 100ml total water; 4) scrape bowl sides and bottom; 5) whisk using wrist in rapid zigzag motions until light green foam appears; 6) enjoy
Required Teaware: { "chawan": "matcha bowl", "chasen": "bamboo whisk", "chashaku": "bamboo scoop, designed to hold approximately one gram", "sifter": "furui" }
Cross Sell Pricing: Teaware recommendations shown on page priced $5.00-$33.15
Inventory Note: Inventory impacted by the Matcha Shortage
Shipping Delivery: Free shipping above $55; typical delivery 5-7 days US/EU, up to 10 days elsewhere
Returns: If not satisfied, Nio Teas will replace the tea (no return of product required)
Media Assets: Page includes 20 total media assets (product photos, preparation guides, cultivar information, testimonials)
Contact: info@nioteas.com
Payment Options: [ "major credit cards", "PayPal", "Apple Pay", "bank transfer" ]
Harvest Timing: Not specified
Awards: None disclosed
Shelf Life: Not disclosed
Review Ratings: None disclosed

Research notes

URL slug is 'premium-matcha-masudaen-30g' though the on-page title is 'Masudaen Makinohara Green Tea: A Smooth Shizuoka Matcha' - confirmed 'Makinohara' appears multiple times (title, region description, sourcing). Shares farmer (Mr. Masuda / Masudaen) and Makinohara/Shizuoka region with 'Kyoto Matcha Masudaen' and both Latte Matcha SKUs, and shares the identical 3-cultivar blend (Yabukita/Sayamakaori/Okumidori) with the Kyoto Matcha Masudaen product.