Usucha (standard)Wakakusa
Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji
$42.00 (20g)
~$2.10 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $2.10 per gram, it costs more than 85% 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 roughly 1.6× the regional median. Among Kettl's 29 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 13th-cheapest per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Uji compares · How we research
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Purin, Blanched greens, Rose hip
Grassy, Floral, Verdant
A youthful, energetic matcha with an enticing freshness, showcasing the bright, playful character of Uji; delivers 'a rewarding and complex everyday cup'
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Full Name
- Wakakusa Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price": "$42.00", "stock": "appears available (Add to cart option shown)" } ]
- Positioning
- Described as 'a beautiful entry level matcha' from Yamamasa Koyamaen, 'sourced exclusively for Kettl Matcha Sen Mon Ten'
- Producer
- Yamamasa Koyamaen (The Koyama Family)
- Producer Background
- Roots trace back to the early 1600s when the Koyama family began cultivating and producing tea in the Uji region; centuries of tea production experience
- Region
- Ogura, Uji
- Cultivar
- Blend
- Production Year
- 2025
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Purin", "Blanched greens", "Rose hip" ]
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Grassy", "Floral", "Verdant" ]
- Flavor Summary
- A youthful, energetic matcha with an enticing freshness, showcasing the bright, playful character of Uji; delivers 'a rewarding and complex everyday cup'
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F); vigorously whisk in a 'Z' pattern with a bamboo whisk until a fine foam appears", "iced": "Add 2g of sifted matcha to a tumbler or thermos, add 200ml cold filtered water, shake vigorously for 30 seconds, pour over ice" }
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Grade Tier
- entry-level (same producer family as the higher-tier Shunka product, positioned as the accessible/everyday counterpart)
- Certifications
- none disclosed
- Awards
- none disclosed
- Shelf Life Storage
- not disclosed
- Reviews Ratings
- no star rating widget or review count visible on page
- Subscription Options
- none disclosed
Research notes
Wakakusa and Shunka are both Yamamasa Koyamaen products from the same Ogura, Uji origin and both exclusive to 'Kettl Matcha Sen Mon Ten,' positioned respectively as the entry-level ($42, usucha) and premium ($68, koicha) offerings from that producer relationship.
