CeremonialMatsukaze
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
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Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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A bold but pleasant usucha offering fresh, tender green flavors together with a hint of astringency and a touch of creaminess.
Soft umami and mellow sweetness with very low bitterness, clean refined finish, bright vibrant green color.
Clean and smooth, bright/fresh character, minimal bitterness, light-bodied yet rich with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and orange peel.
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
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- Grade
- Entry grade usucha (thin tea) of Yamamasa Koyamaen; also described elsewhere as the most approachable/entry-level grade in the ceremonial lineup
- Region
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (Uji)
- Maker
- Yamamasa Koyamaen (founded 1861)
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder (100%)
- Shelf Life
- Best before JAN/2027
- Item Code
- MYK011 (Sazen)
- Tasting Notes Sazen
- A bold but pleasant usucha offering fresh, tender green flavors together with a hint of astringency and a touch of creaminess.
- Tasting Notes Ujichamatcha
- Soft umami and mellow sweetness with very low bitterness, clean refined finish, bright vibrant green color.
- Tasting Notes General Web
- Clean and smooth, bright/fresh character, minimal bitterness, light-bodied yet rich with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and orange peel.
- Brewing Instructions
- 1.5-2 g matcha with 70 ml of 80C water, whisk vigorously until frothy. Sift powder beforehand to prevent clumping; consume all tea within one month of opening.
- Customer Rating
- 4.7 out of 5 stars (15 reviews) - Sazen Tea
- Price Sizes Ujichamatcha
- $16.59 USD regular price; available in 30 Gram Tin, 30 Gram Box, 100 Gram Bag, 150 Gram Tin (all listed sold out at time of check)
- Recommended Uses
- Daily casual drinking, morning relaxation, regular practice; popular for matcha lattes (smooth character complements milk without overpowering); also used in matcha sweets/confectionery; crafted without additives; versatile for traditional whisking or modern cafe drinks (lattes, iced matcha, lemonades)
- Name Meaning
- 'Matsukaze' means 'wind through the pines'
- Official Distributor Note
- Ujichamatcha.com describes itself as 'Official US distributor' for Yamamasa Koyamaen
Research notes
Combined Sazen Tea (spec/brewing/rating), Ujichamatcha (pricing across four package sizes, name meaning, additive-free claim), and general web search summaries (tasting descriptors, positioning as entry-level grade, company 160th-anniversary fact).
