Organic Kokoro Matcha

Name: Organic Kokoro Matcha
Brand: Palais des Thés
Price: 38 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima, Tsuyuhikari cultivar

SweetUmamiCreamyRich

$38.00

The price is confirmed, but package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Tsuyuhikari

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

vibrant jade green

creamy

very sweet and umami

sweet, aromatic, richly creamy, vibrantly colored, with no hint of bitterness

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)

Full details

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Price: $38.00
Size Packaging: 30g Box, metal packaging/tin
Grade Tier: Premium ceremonial matcha
Certifications: [ "USDA Organic certified" ]
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari and Asanoka (blend of two cultivars)
Region Farm: Fertile volcanic soils of Kagoshima and the terroir of Shizuoka, Japan
Plant Age: 10 to 40 years old
Harvest Timing: Exclusively spring harvests
Processing: Ground with ceramic beads to achieve characteristic fineness
Name Meaning: 'Kokoro' means 'heart' in Japanese; framed as 'an invitation to an exquisite tasting experience'
Tasting Notes: { "color": "vibrant jade green", "texture": "creamy", "flavor": "very sweet and umami", "character": "sweet, aromatic, richly creamy, vibrantly colored, with no hint of bitterness" }
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 approx. 1/2 cup (3.5 fl oz) milk" }
Recommended Time Of Day: Morning, all day long; suitable for both traditional preparation and lattes
Storage Shelf Life: Store in refrigerator after opening; consume within 45 days
Health Claims: Naturally rich in antioxidants; provides sustained energy and promotes concentration
Infusion Time Seconds: Not disclosed (no steeping time in seconds found on this page)
Awards: Not disclosed
Review Ratings: Not disclosed / no ratings or review count visible on page

Research notes

Marketed as a premium tier above Ichi Matcha ($38 vs $27), with 'no hint of bitterness' claimed and ceramic-bead grinding called out specifically as a process detail.