Rare Ceremonial Matcha - Kiyora Ujihikari Limited

Name: Rare Ceremonial Matcha - Kiyora Ujihikari Limited
Brand: Midori Spring
Price: 42 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Ujihikari cultivar

SweetUmamiFruityRichDelicate

$42.00 (30g)

~$1.40 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Ujihikari

Region

Uji

Price in context

At $1.40 per gram, it costs more than 67% 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 close to the regional median. Among Midori Spring's 10 matchas with a confirmed price, this is its most expensive 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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Tasting notes

Rich umami kick that's deep and satisfying, settling into subtle hints of melon and sweetness; product description calls out 'hints of melon, not for the faint of heart'; customer reviews mention cucumber notes

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

30g — $42.00

Full details

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Price: $42.00
Unit Price: $1.40/g
Size: 30g tin
Servings: 15-20 servings per tin
Grade: Stone Ground Ceremonial
Cultivar: UjiHikari
Organic Status: Conventional (non-organic)
Farm Region: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Producer: Shogyokuen farm, established 1827
Grower: Hiroshi Kobayashi, holds 10th Dan rank in tea leaf appraisal, one of only 13 people in Japan with that rank
Tasting Notes: Rich umami kick that's deep and satisfying, settling into subtle hints of melon and sweetness; product description calls out 'hints of melon, not for the faint of heart'; customer reviews mention cucumber notes
Certifications: [ "Vegan", "Whole30 Approved", "Non-GMO" ]
Testing: 3rd party lab tested
Ingredients Claim: no added sugar or dairy
Harvest Timing: seasonal 2025-2026 harvest
Brewing Recommendation: Like fine wine, brew to sip and savor; brewed thick with minimal water yields Koicha-style thick umami
Review Count: 7
Review Rating Breakdown: 86% five-star (6), 14% two-star (1)
Return Policy: 100% Happiness Guarantee, 30-day return window for refund or replacement