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Haruto - Organic Tenryu Matcha

Koicha (thick), sourced from Shizuoka, Okumidori cultivar

SweetUmamiRichBitterAstringent

From $25.00 (20g)

~$1.25 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Cultivar

Okumidori

Region

Shizuoka

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Map highlighting Shizuoka, Japan

Shizuoka, Japan

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Tasting notes

Balancing a punchy umami with a refreshing brightness; described as robust yet classic, suitable for straight consumption or beverages

Sweetness: moderate; Umami: prominent; Aroma: present; Astringency: noted; Bitterness: noted

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $25.00
50g — $48.00
100g — $84.00
250g — $178.00
1000g — $448.00

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)
Price
$25.00
Sizes
20g Can, 50g Bag, 100g Bag, 250g Bag, 1 kilogram
Producer
Osada Seicha
Region
Tenryū, Shizuoka (Isagawa valley, Haruno subregion)
Cultivars
Blend of Okumidori and Asanoka
Certifications
Organic
Tasting Profile
Balancing a punchy umami with a refreshing brightness; described as robust yet classic, suitable for straight consumption or beverages
Flavor Profile
Sweetness: moderate; Umami: prominent; Aroma: present; Astringency: noted; Bitterness: noted
Recommended Uses
Baking, Latte, Usucha (thin tea), Koicha (thick tea)
Brewing Hot Latte
Mix 4g sifted matcha with 40ml water at 70°C, add 180ml heated milk
Brewing Iced Latte
Same matcha preparation, pour into ice with 180ml milk
Brewing Usucha
Heat water to 70°C, add 70ml water to 2g sifted matcha, whisk 20 seconds
Review Rating
5 stars, 115 reviews
Farm Details
20-hectare organic plantation at 300-600m altitude in Isagawa valley; no pesticides or chemical fertilizers used due to high altitude and natural shading
Producer Background
Osada Seicha founded 1947, modern form established 1994; headed by Natsumi Osada (8th dan national tea appraiser)

Research notes

Explicit organic certification and detailed farm altitude/hectare figures. No specific harvest month/year given (unlike several other Tezumi products which state May 2025).

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