CeremonialWashimine Ceremonial Matcha Tea
Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto, Okumidori cultivar
From $39.00 (30g)
~$1.30 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Kyoto
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Deep olive green color; aroma salty/savory with vegetal character; rich smooth flavor with vegetal, seaweedy notes, strong umami; rich and creamy mouthfeel; tiny hint of dryness in the finish; bold savory flavor with light vegetal and citrusy notes
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 (17 fields)▾
- Price Regular
- $39.00
- Price Sale
- $39.00
- Size Options
- [ "30g", "60g" ]
- Stock Status
- Sold out
- Grade
- Ceremonial grade
- Bestseller Status
- Explicitly labeled "Nio Teas' Best Seller" and described elsewhere as "NioTeas' most popular ceremonial matcha"
- Cultivar
- Okumidori
- Region
- Wazuka, near Kyoto, Japan (historical matcha-producing area)
- Producer
- Nakai family; produced by Mr. Nakai, whose father is credited with creating the JAS organic certification logo now printed on every JAS-certified green tea in Japan
- Certifications Claims
- [ "Organic / JAS-associated provenance (via producer's family history with the JAS logo, though the product's own JAS certification status is not explicitly stated as certified)", "Pesticide-free", "100% Organically grown and Ethically Sourced" ]
- Tasting Notes
- Deep olive green color; aroma salty/savory with vegetal character; rich smooth flavor with vegetal, seaweedy notes, strong umami; rich and creamy mouthfeel; tiny hint of dryness in the finish; bold savory flavor with light vegetal and citrusy notes
- Brewing Instructions
- Sift 2g powder into bowl; heat water to 70C/160F; mix into paste with 1 tbsp water; add to ~100ml total water; whisk rapidly until foam appears
- Recommended Teaware
- [ "Chawan", "Chasen", "Chashaku", "Sifter" ]
- Shipping
- Free shipping above $55; 5-7 days US/EU, up to 10 days elsewhere
- Inventory Note
- Inventory impacted by the Matcha Shortage
- Review Ratings
- No ratings or review counts displayed on page
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed on page
Research notes
Sold as part of a bundled 'Matcha Tea Set Washimine, Seisui and Nakai Superior' elsewhere on the site alongside its standalone listing. Regular price equals sale price ($39.00); per-size price breakdown not surfaced in fetched content.
