Okumidori Matcha Noike
sourced from Kyoto, Okumidori cultivar
From $16.90 (30g)
~$0.56 per gram
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Kyoto
Price in context
At $0.56 per gram, it costs less than 74% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is well under the regional median. Among Nio Teas' 23 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 4th-cheapest per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Kyoto compares · How we research
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Smooth and mild; slightly citrusy and nutty with notes of spring grass and walnut; aroma rich and earthy with notes of dark chocolate; smooth, rich structure; citrusy and steamed-vegetable notes in mid-palate; slight dryness lingering in the finish
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (18 fields)▾
- Price Regular
- $16.90
- Price Sale
- $16.90
- Size Options
- [ "30g", "60g" ]
- Stock Status
- Sold out (both variants)
- Grade
- Positioned as an entry-level/beginner matcha; described as tasting like a premium matcha despite affordability
- Cultivar
- Okumidori
- Region
- Small farm outside Kyoto, in the middle of a pine forest
- Producer
- Mr. Noike (originally from Tokyo, relocated to the countryside)
- Certifications Claims
- [ "Pesticide free", "100% Organically grown and Ethically Sourced" ]
- Shading Method
- Natural partial shade from surrounding pine forest, similar effect to the kabuse shading technique, contributing extra sweetness
- Tasting Notes
- Smooth and mild; slightly citrusy and nutty with notes of spring grass and walnut; aroma rich and earthy with notes of dark chocolate; smooth, rich structure; citrusy and steamed-vegetable notes in mid-palate; slight dryness lingering in the finish
- Value Positioning
- Described as more affordable than most premium matcha, recommended for beginners as a 'super smooth' option that still tastes premium
- Brewing Instructions
- Sift 2g matcha; water at 70C/160F; mix ~1 tbsp water into paste, then add to ~100ml total water; whisk vigorously until frothy foam forms
- Recommended Teaware
- [ "Chawan (matcha bowl)", "Chasen (bamboo whisk)", "Chashaku (bamboo scoop)", "Sifter" ]
- Sourcing Narrative
- Nio Teas' founder travels to Japan multiple times a year to meet farmers directly, including Mr. Noike in Kyoto
- Shipping
- Free shipping above $55; 5-7 days US/EU, up to 10 days other regions
- Inventory Note
- Inventory impacted by the Matcha Shortage
- Review Ratings
- None displayed on page
Research notes
Regular price equals sale price ($16.90); no per-size price breakdown surfaced in fetched content.
