Usucha (standard)Usucha Matsu no Shiro
Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji
From $10.26 (40g)
~$0.26 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $0.26 per gram, it costs less than 90% 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 Kanbayashi Shunsho's 25 matchas with a confirmed price, this is its cheapest per gram.
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Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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A very delicate, mellow matcha flavor with no astringency. Fragrant and has a nice green color. For lattes, the green tea flavor doesn't come out very strongly because of this delicacy, but it provides a beautiful green color.
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (11 fields)▾
- Item Code
- MKS015
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade — described as an 'entry-level ceremonial matcha blend from Kanbayashi Shunsho, an Uji tea producer'
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder
- Best Before
- DEC / 2026
- Sizes And Prices
- { "40g_branded_box": "$10.26", "40g_branded_can": "$11.34", "100g_branded_can": "$23.76", "200g_branded_can": "$45.90" }
- Tasting Notes
- A very delicate, mellow matcha flavor with no astringency. Fragrant and has a nice green color. For lattes, the green tea flavor doesn't come out very strongly because of this delicacy, but it provides a beautiful green color.
- Brewing Instructions
- { "matcha_amount": "1.5–2 g (approx. 1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku)", "water_volume": "70 ml", "water_temp": "80°C", "method": "Whisk vigorously until frothy" }
- Usage Note
- Recommended for those who are beginners at ceremonial matcha; it is very tolerant of different water temperatures or different preparation ratios. After opening the matcha packaging, consume all the tea within one month for the best experience.
- Reviews
- { "rating": "3.5 out of 5 stars", "count": 6, "notable_feedback": "Comments range from praising value and smoothness to noting subtle flavor and 'entry-level' characteristics." }
Research notes
Retrieved via Sazen Tea. No separate official Kanbayashi Shunsho English-language product page was found. Notably this SKU has no 20g size listed (starts at 40g), unlike most other products in the line which offer a 20g option.
