Matcha Houju
sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar
SweetUmamiFloralCreamyRich
$80.00 (30g)
~$2.67 per gram
Cultivar
Samidori
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Floral notes, velvety vanilla-cream finish, rich umami, blue-green and vibrant, creamy, floral, high energy; whisks into a 'vivid blue-green bowl'
Pricing as disclosed
30g — $80.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (16 fields)▾
- Classification
- Garden Direct green tea powder; described as the most premium matcha in Rishi's entire collection
- Size Price Variants
- [ "30 Grams (20+ servings): $80.00" ]
- Cultivars
- [ "Asahi", "Samidori", "Ujihikari", "Saemidori" ]
- Region Origin
- Uji, Kyoto, Japan; southeast border of Kyoto; elevation 13-30 meters; lower-elevation gardens along the Uji River with warmer soil favored for shade-grown teas
- Producer
- Hekisuien, run by Hisaki Horii, 8th-generation gyokuro and matcha producer; family business established 1867
- Producer Philosophy
- Emphasizes blending various cultivars of exceptional quality rather than single-cultivar/single-farm focus; traditional vintage aging and blending practices; each year's allocation incorporates different materials/vintages while maintaining a consistent expression
- Harvest Details
- Vintage Blend (exclusive aging recipe); hand-picked tencha only, from the Joyo area of Uji; shade-grown via tana frame-and-thatch method
- Meaning Of Name
- 'Houju' means 'Happy Treasure'; described as the most precious Uji matcha Horii produces
- Tasting Notes
- Floral notes, velvety vanilla-cream finish, rich umami, blue-green and vibrant, creamy, floral, high energy; whisks into a 'vivid blue-green bowl'
- Brewing Instructions
- Traditional: sift 1 tsp (2-3g) into chawan, add 2.5 oz (75ml) water at 170°F (75°C), whisk 15 seconds with chasen into smooth, rich foam
- Ingredients
- 100% green tea
- Certifications
- Garden Direct designation
- Nutrition Caffeine
- Not disclosed on page
- Reviews
- { "overall_rating": "5.0 / 5", "total_reviews": 4, "recommend_pct": "100%", "notable_quote": "Smooth and balanced matcha that is smooth with no strong flavors" }
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed
- Awards
- Not mentioned
Research notes
One serving amount given as a range (2-3g) rather than a single fixed figure, differing slightly from the fixed 2g serving used on sibling Uji products (Hekisui, Ukitsu) — noted but not necessarily a true contradiction since it may just be how this specific page phrases it.
