Usucha (standard)Single Origin - Okumidori
Usucha (standard), sourced from Nishio, Okumidori cultivar
NuttyDelicate
From $70.00 (40g)
~$1.75 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Nishio
Sourcing
Nishio, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Clean structure, gentle bitterness, subtle nutty undertone that adds depth without heaviness; designed for balance and approachability rather than intensity
Pricing as disclosed
40g — ¥7560 (~$47.33 USD)
40g — $70.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (23 fields)▾
- Size
- 40g per pack
- Price Jpy
- ¥7,560 (regular price = sale price)
- Price Note
- A separate web search snippet (not the live product page fetch) reported this product at $70.00 USD — see contradictions
- Availability
- Out of Stock (at time of fetch)
- Servings Yield
- Approximately 14-20 cups per package
- Cultivar
- Okumidori
- Region
- Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Farmer
- Shingo Wakasugi (named farmer, single farmer/single harvest sourcing)
- Harvest
- Single harvest year; described as limited edition production
- Cultivation Method
- Traditional tana-style shaded cultivation
- Processing
- Carefully steamed and dried in a Mikawa-style tencha furnace; stone-ground in Japan in small batches
- Flavor Profile
- Clean structure, gentle bitterness, subtle nutty undertone that adds depth without heaviness; designed for balance and approachability rather than intensity
- Brewing Usucha Hot
- 2g matcha + 70ml water at 80°C (176°F), whisk 15-30 seconds
- Brewing Iced Matcha
- 2g matcha + 40ml hot water, add ice
- Brewing Iced Latte
- 3g matcha + 40ml hot water + 150ml milk
- Storage
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight; recommended use ~2 weeks in summer, ~1 month in winter after opening
- Packaging
- Resealable pouch; optional refillable tin included with subscription; limited gift paper whisk included with orders (one per order)
- Purchase Options
- One-time purchase at listed price; subscription (monthly or bi-monthly, 10% off, minimum 2 orders, early cancellation price-difference penalty, free worldwide shipping)
- One Time Shipping
- Regional shipping fees calculated at checkout; ships from Japan; delivery times vary
- Review Count
- 3
- Review Breakdown
- 67% 5-star (2 reviews), 33% 1-star (1 review)
- Sample Review Feedback
- 'Great matcha,' 'It was so good, taste aroma everything'; one report of delayed delivery (20+ days to Los Angeles)
- Regional Context
- Nishio region known for traditional tencha cultivation, shaded growing methods said to enhance umami, and Mikawa-style drying said to preserve color and aroma
Research notes
Page explicitly states this is a Limited Edition, single-farmer, single-harvest product, currently listed Out of Stock. No specific harvest month/season (e.g. 'April 2026') was given, only 'single harvest year.' No certifications (e.g. FSSC 22000) were mentioned on this particular page in the fetched content, unlike the two blend products above — could be an omission on this page rather than an actual absence of certification.
