Usucha (standard)Fuji no Shiro
Usucha (standard), sourced from Uji
$19.00 (30g)
~$0.63 per gram
Grade
Usucha (standard)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $0.63 per gram, it costs less than 70% 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 Nakamura Tokichi's 19 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 3rd-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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Delicate bitterness followed by well-balanced astringency; clean and light aftertaste, never overbearing; blends mild umami with soft sweetness; flavor intensity light-to-moderate, umami moderate, bitterness/astringency moderate, sweetness light, complexity minimal
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (17 fields)▾
- Price
- JPY 2,000 (regular price)
- Stock Status
- Out of stock (at time of check)
- Size
- 30g can
- Container Dimensions
- Height 2.7 x Diameter 2.3 inches / 6.8 x 5.9 cm
- Net Weight
- 1.06 oz (30g)
- Gross Weight
- 2.68 oz (76g)
- Expiration Date
- 2 months
- Storage
- Avoid high temperature and high humidity
- Ingredients
- Green tea (Japan)
- Allergens
- None listed
- Nutrition Per 30g Can
- { "calories": "71 kcal", "protein": "8.9g", "fat": "1.6g", "carbohydrates": "11.9g", "salt_equivalent": "0g" }
- Region
- Uji, Kyoto
- Producer
- Nakamura Tokichi Honten
- Grade Tier
- One of the lightest matcha offerings from Nakamura Tokichi; recommended for usucha (thin tea)
- Tasting Notes
- Delicate bitterness followed by well-balanced astringency; clean and light aftertaste, never overbearing; blends mild umami with soft sweetness; flavor intensity light-to-moderate, umami moderate, bitterness/astringency moderate, sweetness light, complexity minimal
- Usage
- Versatile for daily whisked tea (usucha), matcha drinks with milk/sweeteners, cooking, and making sweets; used in various modern lifestyle preparations
- Customer Reviews
- { "total_reviews": 345, "five_star_pct": "90% (312 reviews)", "four_star_pct": "7% (23 reviews)", "average_rating": "97.7/100 (as displayed on page/review widget)" }
Research notes
Fuji no Shiro has the largest review count (345) of all products checked in this set, suggesting it is a popular/entry-level product given its lower price point (JPY 2,000, second-lowest in set). No cultivar or specific farm/harvest date disclosed.
