CeremonialTenarai
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Okumidori cultivar
$53.00
The price is confirmed, but package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.
View product→Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Vibrant jade-green colour and fine texture; rich, well-balanced flavour with delicate umami notes and subtle sweetness, minimal bitterness; vibrant aroma and subtle astringency transitioning into deep, lingering umami
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
Everything disclosed on the product page (21 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Tales of Uji - Ceremonial Uji Matcha "Tenarai" - Single origin Okumidori
- Price Sale
- $31.80 USD
- Price Regular
- $53.00 USD
- Discount
- $21.20 off (40% savings), noted as part of a stock clearance sale
- Net Weight
- 40g (1.41 oz)
- Package Dimensions
- 6.0 x 6.0 x 7.0 cm (2.4" x 2.4" x 2.8")
- Format
- tea-filled can
- Grade
- Ceremonial-grade
- Cultivar
- Okumidori (single origin)
- Region
- Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan; farmed in Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto
- Harvest Timing
- Spring harvest, first flush
- Tasting Notes
- Vibrant jade-green colour and fine texture; rich, well-balanced flavour with delicate umami notes and subtle sweetness, minimal bitterness; vibrant aroma and subtle astringency transitioning into deep, lingering umami
- Brewing Uses
- Koicha (thick and rich), Usucha (thin and light), matcha latte, or chilled/iced
- Ingredients
- Japanese green tea (no allergens listed)
- Shelf Life
- Best before ~7 months from production date in Japan; specific unit examined showed best-before date of September 22, 2026
- Storage
- Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity; store at room temperature
- Sourcing Credentials
- Supervised by Masayuki Yamashita, 6th-generation tea master of Kojimachaen plantation (nearly 200 years of heritage), Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto
- Awards
- Yamashita-san: 1st place at 66th National Tea Appraisal Skills Competition; four-time recipient of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award
- Reviews
- 5 reviews, 5.0-star average (100% five-star); praised for taste, umami, refreshing quality, premium appearance, color intensity, delicate sweetness
- Product Line Context
- Part of "Tales of Uji" collection inspired by The Tale of Genji, featuring artwork depicting the character Ukifune; Uji has 800+ years of tea-related history
- Name Meaning
- "Tenarai" means "learning by practice" in Japanese
Research notes
Brand's own official site (kyo-chikiriya.shop). Page frames the current sale as a stock clearance, which is why price is discounted and shelf life/best-before date is close (Sept 2026).
