Nishi-san's Matcha Tsuyuhikari

Name: Nishi-san's Matcha Tsuyuhikari
Brand: Rishi Tea
Price: 38 USD

sourced from Kagoshima, Tsuyuhikari cultivar

UmamiFloralDelicate

$38.00 (30g)

~$1.27 per gram

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Cultivar

Tsuyuhikari

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Elegant, complex and vivacious, with lilac aromatics, subtle umami and a vibrant green color; lingering alpine floral fragrance; vivid green hue 'that shines over ice'; refreshing aromatic finish of alpine and heady lilac

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $38.00

Full details

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Classification: Garden Direct organic green tea powder
Size Price Variants: [ "30 Grams: price not rendered in extraction; follow-up search could not confirm (only found the price of the separate Kobayashi-san's Tsuyuhikari product, $30, which is a different product)" ]
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari 露光, meaning 'dew light'; celebrated for a venerable, Gyokuro-like umami character
Region Origin: Nishi-san's Garden, Kirishima Mountain, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (active volcano on Kyushu Island); gardens in pine/cedar forests providing a natural buffer zone against industrial pollution; rich volcanic soil
Elevation: 350 meters
Harvest Details: Harvest date May 8, 2025; first flush, organic
Certifications: [ "Organic", "Garden Direct designation" ]
Tasting Notes: Elegant, complex and vivacious, with lilac aromatics, subtle umami and a vibrant green color; lingering alpine floral fragrance; vivid green hue 'that shines over ice'; refreshing aromatic finish of alpine and heady lilac
Ingredients: 100% organic green tea
Brewing Instructions: Traditional: 1 tsp (2g), water temperature 170°F (75°C), 2.5 oz (75mL) water, whisk with chasen into smooth foam, 15 seconds
Producer: Nishi family; pioneers of organic green tea cultivation in Japan; partnered with Rishi since 2006; over a dozen cultivars grown across multiple forested gardens
Reviews: { "overall_rating": "4.7 / 5", "total_reviews": 7, "breakdown": { "5_star": 5, "4_star": 2 }, "recommend_pct": "100%", "themes": "Strong flavor suitable for iced oat milk lattes, vibrant green color, fresh aroma, described as 'delicious and mellow'" }
Caffeine Nutrition Shelf Life: Not disclosed on page
Related Teaware Upsell: [ "Wabi Sabi Raku Matcha Bowl ($60.50)", "Premium Shin Chasen ($78.00)", "Chashaku Bamboo Matcha Scoop ($22.50)" ]

Research notes

Distinct from 'Kobayashi-san's Matcha Tsuyuhikari' (same cultivar, different farmer/region: Nishi is Kagoshima/Kirishima vs. Kobayashi is Shizuoka/Okabe) — both are on the confirmed list as separate products, correctly treated here as separate entries. Price for this specific product could not be confirmed.