Ajirogi

Name: Ajirogi
Brand: Itoh Kyuemon
Price: 31.99 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiGrassyFloralSmoothDelicate

$31.99 (20g)

~$1.60 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Uji

Price in context

At $1.60 per gram, it costs more than 75% 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 above the regional median. Among Itoh Kyuemon's 5 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

Mellow umami, delicate sweetness, and a clean, refreshing finish; aroma has fresh, grassy notes with subtle floral undertones

Silky, ultra-fine powder for a smooth whisk; brilliant jade green color, signifying high quality

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)

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $31.99

Full details

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Price: $31.99 USD
Sizes Variants: 20 gram tin and 25 gram tin both listed as options
Grade: Ceremonial-grade
Region Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Harvest Info: Expertly crafted from the finest first-harvest tea leaves
Tasting Notes: Mellow umami, delicate sweetness, and a clean, refreshing finish; aroma has fresh, grassy notes with subtle floral undertones
Texture Appearance: Silky, ultra-fine powder for a smooth whisk; brilliant jade green color, signifying high quality
Recommended Preparation: Usucha (thin tea); suitable for traditional tea ceremony or daily matcha ritual
Full Description Quote: A beautifully balanced flavor with a mild umami richness, gentle sweetness, and a smooth, velvety finish
Stock Status: Sold out (both 20g and 25g variants)
Cultivar: not disclosed
Certifications: not disclosed
Ingredients: not disclosed
Brewing Instructions Detailed: not provided beyond usage occasion (Usucha)
Shelf Life: not disclosed
Awards: not disclosed
Review Ratings Count: not disclosed

Research notes

Retailer is Ujicha Matcha (ujichamatcha.com), a US-based reseller (site notes free shipping over $70 and shipping from California on sibling product pages), not Itoh Kyuemon's own direct site -- no official Itoh Kyuemon English-language direct product page was found for this item.