Rikyu - Nukata Matcha

Name: Rikyu - Nukata Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 19.2 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Aichi

SweetUmamiBitterAstringent

$19.20 (20g)

~$0.96 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Aichi

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Aichi, Japan

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Tasting notes

Sweetness: High; Umami: High; Aroma: Present; Astringency: Moderate; Bitterness: Low

"Bright, snappy, fresh, and herbaceous"

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $19.20

Full details

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Price: $24.00
Size: 20g
Farm Producer: Miyazakien (宮ザキ園)
Region: Nukata, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Grade: Described as the highest grade matcha from Miyazakien
Flavor Profile: Sweetness: High; Umami: High; Aroma: Present; Astringency: Moderate; Bitterness: Low
Tasting Notes: "Bright, snappy, fresh, and herbaceous"
Description: Represents "their free and natural spirit" and is named as an homage to Sen-no-Rikyū, the famous historical teaist, using the character 宮 from Miyazakien's name
Recommended Uses: Usucha (thin matcha), Koicha (thick matcha), lattes, or baking
Brewing Usucha: Heat water to 70°C (158°F); 70ml (2.4 oz) water to 2g (2 tea scoops) sifted matcha; whisk briskly back-and-forth for about 20 seconds
Brewing Hot Latte: Mix 4g sifted matcha with 40ml water at 70°C, then add 180ml steamed milk
Brewing Iced Latte: Same matcha preparation, pour over ice with 180ml milk
Farm Information: Founded 1820, organic cultivation (no pesticides or chemical fertilizers), run by sixth-generation farmer Umemura Atsushi and wife Hiroko
Regional History: "Tea farming for around 400 years" in Nukata; area directed by Tokugawa Ieyasu during the warring states period

Research notes

Farm practices organic cultivation (no pesticides/chemical fertilizers) but the page does not state a formal organic certification/label for this specific product, unlike products explicitly marked "Organic" (e.g., Haruto, Hotaru, Organic Barista Matcha) - noted as a distinction rather than assumed to be certified. No harvest date, review rating, or packaging details disclosed on this page.