Matcha Kiwami Sakamoto

Name: Matcha Kiwami Sakamoto
Brand: Nio Teas
Price: 46 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima, Seimei cultivar

SweetUmamiGrassyNuttyRoastedCreamyDelicate

From $46.00 (30g)

~$1.53 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Seimei

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Price in context

At $1.53 per gram, it costs more than 73% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kagoshima matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $0.90 per gram, and this one is roughly 1.7× the regional median. Among Nio Teas' 23 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 22nd-cheapest per gram.

Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Kagoshima compares · How we research

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Fresh spinach, roasted chestnut, and a delicate sweetness; sharp umami punch that evolves into a mellow sweetness; creaminess and vegetal depth; clean and refreshing finish

Dense and luxurious, coating the palate with an almost buttery sensation

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 — $46.00

60g — $87.40

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾

Price: $46.00 regular price
Sizes: [ "30g", "60g" ]
Stock Status: Sold out (at time of check)
Grade: Premium/ceremonial quality matcha; page markets it as rare
Cultivar: Seimei - 'a modern cultivar valued for its vivid color, crisp umami, and exceptionally clean profile'
Region Farm: Shibushi, Kagoshima, Japan; grown by Mr. Sakamoto; 'fertile volcanic soil and a warm, subtropical climate'
Certifications Claims: [ "100% Organically grown and Ethically Sourced", "Pesticide-free / cultivated without chemicals or pesticides", "Uses custom organic fertilizer" ]
Appearance: Vivid emerald color, exceptionally smooth texture, produces rich foam
Aroma Taste: Fresh spinach, roasted chestnut, and a delicate sweetness; sharp umami punch that evolves into a mellow sweetness; creaminess and vegetal depth; clean and refreshing finish
Texture: Dense and luxurious, coating the palate with an almost buttery sensation
Brewing Instructions: Sift 2g into chawan; heat water to 70C/160F; mix with small amount of water into paste, then pour 100ml; whisk in rapid zigzag motions until light foam forms
Required Teaware: [ "chawan", "chasen (bamboo whisk)", "chashaku", "sifter" ]
Shipping: Free worldwide shipping above $55
Inventory Note: Inventory impacted by the Matcha Shortage
Returns: Satisfaction guarantee without requiring return of tea
Harvest Timing: Not disclosed
Awards: None disclosed ('Rare' is a marketing descriptor, not a formal award)
Shelf Life: Not disclosed
Review Ratings: None disclosed

Research notes

This is the highest-priced Sakamoto-farm product reviewed aside from Matcha Zen Sakamoto ($69). Cultivar Seimei is unique to this SKU among the 10 reviewed. Same farmer/region (Mr. Sakamoto, Shibushi, Kagoshima) as Kagoshima Matcha Sae Sakamoto and Matcha Zen Sakamoto.