CeremonialMatcha Kyoto Okumidori Chanoka
Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto, Okumidori cultivar
From $44.60 (30g)
~$1.49 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Kyoto
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Begins with fresh floral and green notes, deepens into a satisfying savory profile, finishes with hints of cocoa and kinako; additional notes of seaweed, edamame, nori, toasted kinako, white cocoa undertones
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
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (16 fields)▾
- Price
- $44.60 regular price
- Sizes
- [ "30g", "60g" ]
- Stock Status
- Sold out (at time of check)
- Grade
- Ceremonial Matcha (per site navigation/category); page copy describes it as 'elegant and refined'
- Cultivar
- Okumidori - 'highly regarded for its smooth, rounded flavor profile', 'vibrant green color and deep vegetal sweetness'
- Region Farm
- Kyoto Prefecture, specifically Uji region ('birthplace of Japanese matcha'); produced by Mr. Takada / Chanoka
- Certifications Claims
- [ "Organic (100% organically grown)", "Pesticide-free", "No chemical cultivation" ]
- Taste Notes
- Begins with fresh floral and green notes, deepens into a satisfying savory profile, finishes with hints of cocoa and kinako; additional notes of seaweed, edamame, nori, toasted kinako, white cocoa undertones
- Brewing Instructions
- Sift 2g into chawan; heat water to 70C/160F; mix powder into paste with small water amount; add 100ml water; whisk in zigzag motion until foam forms
- Required Teaware
- [ "chawan (matcha bowl)", "chasen (bamboo whisk)", "chashaku (bamboo scoop)", "sifter" ]
- Sourcing
- Directly sourced from Japan
- Shipping
- Free shipping above $55
- Harvest Timing
- Not disclosed
- Awards
- None disclosed
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed
- Review Ratings
- None disclosed
Research notes
Same farmer/region (Mr. Takada / Chanoka, Uji, Kyoto) as Chanoka Yabukita Matcha, but different cultivar (Okumidori vs. Yabukita) and notably more expensive ($44.60 vs $36.00).
