Organic Matcha Kirishima

Name: Organic Matcha Kirishima
Brand: Palais des Thés
Price: 59 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima, Okumidori cultivar

SweetUmamiFloralSmooth

$59.00 (30g)

~$1.97 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Okumidori

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Price in context

At $1.97 per gram, it costs more than 83% 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 2.2× the regional median. Among Palais des Thés' 8 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 Kagoshima compares · How we research

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

vibrant jade green

smooth

sweet and umami

floral nuances / exquisite floral notes

whisks into a vibrant jade-green froth with rare elegance

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 — $59.00

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (16 fields)▾

Price: $59.00
Size Packaging: 30g metal box
Grade Tier: Ceremonial grade; also described as 'Grand Cru matcha' and 'exceptional quality'
Certifications: [ "USDA Organic certified" ]
Cultivar: Okumidori, saemidori, and asanoka (blend of three cultivars)
Region Farm: Kagoshima, Japan
Harvest Timing: Ichibancha (first flush/spring harvest) used for color
Processing: Tencha leaves aged six months post-harvest before stone-milling into powder, said to enhance 'roundness and aromatic depth'
Tasting Notes: { "liquor_color": "vibrant jade green", "texture": "smooth", "flavor": "sweet and umami", "notes": "floral nuances / exquisite floral notes", "description": "whisks into a vibrant jade-green froth with rare elegance" }
Brewing Instructions: { "quantity": "2 spatulas (1 teaspoon)", "water_amount": "1.7 fl oz", "water_temperature": "70°C / 160°F", "listed_spec_field": "15-second infusion time listed as a spec field", "method": "Whisk vigorously until froth forms", "latte_option": "Optional — add 1/2 cup milk" }
Recommended Time Of Day: Morning
Storage Shelf Life: Refrigerate after opening (specific day count not given)
Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $55
Ingredients List: Not disclosed
Awards: Not disclosed beyond the marketing term 'Grand Cru'
Review Ratings: Not disclosed / no ratings or review count visible on page

Research notes

The most expensive of the 9 products ($59) and the only one using a three-cultivar blend plus a distinctive aging step (tencha rested 6 months before milling). 'Grand Cru' is a marketing designation, not a certification.