Kobayashi-san's Matcha Tsuyuhikari
sourced from Shizuoka, Tsuyuhikari cultivar
NuttyChocolateyRoastedDelicateBitter
$30.00 (30g)
~$1.00 per gram
Cultivar
Tsuyuhikari
Region
Shizuoka
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Shizuoka, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Bittersweet with a subtle alpine aroma, chestnut cream, roasted cacao nibs; described as nuanced and refined with layers of flavor
Pricing as disclosed
30g — $30.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (16 fields)▾
- Classification
- Garden Direct organic green tea powder; micro-lot, stone-milled organic tencha
- Size Price Variants
- [ "30 Grams: price not directly rendered on page; a review by customer 'Nina C.' references paying '$30 per bag', and a separate web search corroborates a $30.00 starting price for the 30g size" ]
- Cultivar
- Tsuyuhikari
- Region Origin
- Okabe, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; along the Asahina River; at the crossroads of the Hon Yama and Kawane tea-producing regions (Okabe is noted as famous for high-quality gyokuro)
- Elevation
- 200 meters
- Farmer Producer
- Kobayashi-san; manages 15 different tea gardens on mountainous, forest-edged slopes accessible only via steep roads, creating a secluded/pristine environment; has practiced organic tea farming for over 50 years
- Harvest Timing
- Harvested twice yearly (May and October); this lot is the May first-flush harvest; specific harvest date: May 10, 2024
- Certifications
- [ "Organic", "Garden Direct designation (Rishi's own sourcing/traceability badge, not a third-party certification)" ]
- Tasting Notes
- Bittersweet with a subtle alpine aroma, chestnut cream, roasted cacao nibs; described as nuanced and refined with layers of flavor
- Brewing Instructions
- Traditional: 1 tsp (2g) into a chawan, add 2.5 oz (75mL) water at 170°F (75°C), whisk 15 sec with a chasen into smooth, rich foam
- Ingredients
- Organic green tea (sole ingredient)
- Nutritional Info
- Not disclosed on page
- Caffeine
- Not disclosed on page
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed
- Reviews
- { "overall_rating": "5.0 / 5", "total_reviews": 1, "recommend_pct": "100%", "notable_review": "Reviewer Nina C.: 'A hidden gem with great value' — describes matcha as 'very mellow and smooth', notes 'great price in this market' at $30/bag" }
- Related Teaware Upsell
- [ "Wabi Sabi Raku Matcha Bowl ($60.50)", "Premium Shin Chasen ($78.00)", "Chashaku Bamboo Matcha Scoop ($22.50)" ]
Research notes
Exact list price for the 30g bag was not cleanly rendered in the page extraction; the $30 figure comes from a customer review quote and a corroborating web search rather than the price block itself, so treat as high-confidence but not a directly-scraped price field.
