Organic Ichi Matcha

Name: Organic Ichi Matcha
Brand: Palais des Thés
Price: 27 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima, Yabukita cultivar

SweetUmamiCreamyDelicateBitter

$27.00

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

vibrant jade green

creamy

sweet and umami, fine bitterness

mild, vibrant, with light bitterness; balanced taste

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

Full details

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Price: $27.00
Size Packaging: 30g Box
Grade Tier: Ceremonial grade; described as a 'perfect introduction to the world of this famous powdered green tea'
Certifications: [ "USDA Organic certified" ]
Cultivar: Saemidori and Yabukita (blend of two cultivars)
Region Farm: Blend of tencha from Kagoshima and Shizuoka, Japan
Plant Age: 10 to 40-year-old tea plants
Harvest Timing: Spring and autumn harvests
Name Meaning: Name pays tribute to the Japanese philosophy 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' ('one time, one meeting'); framed in the spirit of 'cha no yu' (the tea ceremony) — 'every bowl is an invitation to savor the moment'
Tasting Notes: { "color": "vibrant jade green", "texture": "creamy", "flavor": "sweet and umami, fine bitterness", "character": "mild, vibrant, with light bitterness; balanced taste" }
Brewing Instructions: { "quantity": "1 level teaspoon (or 2 matcha spoons)", "water_temperature": "160°F / 70°C", "water_amount": "3.5 tbsp (approx. 1.7 fl oz)", "method": "Whisk vigorously in a 'W' motion until smooth and frothy", "latte_option": "Add approximately 1/2 cup (3.5 fl oz) milk" }
Recommended Time Of Day: All day long, Morning; suggested for latte preparations
Storage Shelf Life: Store in refrigerator once opened; consume within 45 days
Health Claims: Naturally rich in antioxidants; provides long-lasting energy; promotes focus
Infusion Time Seconds: Not disclosed (no steeping time in seconds found on this page)
Ingredients List: Not separately disclosed beyond being matcha (single-ingredient product implied)
Awards: Not disclosed
Review Ratings: Not disclosed / no ratings or review count visible on page

Research notes

Positioned as an entry-level/discovery ceremonial matcha within the Palais des Thés matcha range. Blend of two terroirs and two cultivars, unlike the single-region products (e.g., Asanoka, Kirishima, Neko).