Hatsu-Mukashi - Uji Matcha

Name: Hatsu-Mukashi - Uji Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 36 USD

Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar

SweetUmamiCreamyDelicate

$36.00 (20g)

~$1.80 per gram

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Grade

Usucha (standard)

Cultivar

Samidori

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

"velvety umami, soft aroma, and subtle complexities"; chart indicates moderate sweetness, notable umami, gentle aroma, low astringency, minimal bitterness

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $36.00

Full details

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Price: $36.00
Size: 20g
Producer: Arita Sansuien
Region: Uji, Kyoto (specifically Joyo, Hachiman, Yamashiro)
Cultivar Blend: Samidori (hand-picked and machine-picked), Okumidori, Saemidori, Uji-Hikari
Harvest: April-May 2025
Picking Method: Machine-picked except where specified; blended from machine and hand-picked tencha
Shading Duration: 20-31 days
Flavor Profile: "velvety umami, soft aroma, and subtle complexities"; chart indicates moderate sweetness, notable umami, gentle aroma, low astringency, minimal bitterness
Description: Blended from machine and hand-picked tencha, this bright and smooth usucha, with traditional finishing using binchotan charcoal drying - "a traditional practice now almost extinct in Japan"
Name Meaning: Hatsu-Mukashi translates to "First Pickings" (初昔), referencing tencha picked in the two weeks before the 88th day of spring
Recommended Uses: Usucha (primary), with secondary options for latte and baking
Brewing Usucha: 70°C (158°F) water; 70ml water to 2g sifted matcha (approximately 2 tea scoops); whisk briskly back-and-forth for about 20 seconds
Producer Background: Arita Sansuien founded 1949; specializes in sourcing, blending, and finishing high-quality tencha; current leader Arita Ippei sources from award-winning farmers including Kikuoka Yuuichi, a "National Tea Competition" first-place winner

Research notes

Notably, this page names Kikuoka Yuuichi as a first-place National Tea Competition winner supplying Arita Sansuien - an award credential tied to a specific named farmer rather than the product itself. No review rating/count visible on this page (unlike sibling Arita Sansuien products which show 1 review). No certifications, ingredients, shelf life, or packaging details disclosed.