Matcha Agata no Shiro

Name: Matcha Agata no Shiro
Brand: Horii Shichimeien
Price: 20.5 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Yabukita cultivar

Astringent

¥3240 (30g) — ~$20.50 USD (converted)

~$0.68 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Uji

Price in context

At $0.68 per gram, it costs less than 68% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 353 Uji matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.28 per gram, and this one is well under the regional median. Among Horii Shichimeien's 13 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 2nd-cheapest per gram.

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Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Characterized by a moderate astringency and a mellow flavor that spreads deep within

Composition

EGCG

77 mg/g

Yabukita cultivar — Shimadzu Corp. / NARO joint HPLC analysis, Application News No. L583 (2020) — Yabukita cultivar, 7.70 g/100g EGCG

Pricing as disclosed

30g — ¥3240 (~$20.50 USD)

Full details

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Price: ¥3,240 JPY
Availability: Sold out
Size Shown: 30g - Sold out
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Tea Gardens: Wazuka, Ujitawara, Minamiyamashiro and Kamo, Kyoto
Cultivars: Yabukita, Okumidori, Saemidori and others
Composition: Traditional Uji Matcha Blend
Intended Preparation: Usucha (thin tea)
Harvest Season: First Flush (Ichibancha)
Harvest Method: Shear-Harvested
Shading Method: Direct Shading, Traditional Shelf Shading (Tana)
Shading Period: 20-25 Days
Processing: Stone-milled
Flavor Profile: Characterized by a moderate astringency and a mellow flavor that spreads deep within
Serving Guide: 2 g for Usucha / 4 g for Koicha
Shelf Life: Best Before: 6 months from the date of manufacture
Packaging: Cans available in 20g and 30g with boxes included
Gift Options: Gift wrapping and noshi (traditional wrappers) options available

Research notes

Page lists price/size as 30g at ¥3,240 while packaging section separately mentions 20g and 30g can options with boxes included; the 20g price was not separately shown on the page as fetched. No certifications, awards, or review ratings were disclosed on this page.