Matcha Ukitsu
sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar
$62.00 (30g)
~$2.07 per gram
Cultivar
Samidori
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $2.07 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 Rishi Tea's 12 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 9th-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
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Oceanic minerals, slight umami, freshness, pine; elegant and lively
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)▾
- Classification
- Garden Direct green tea powder; proprietary blend
- Size Price Variants
- [ "30 Grams: $62.00 (~20+ servings per package)" ]
- Cultivars
- [ "Samidori", "Asahi" ]
- Region Origin
- Uji, Kyoto, Japan; elevation 10-30 meters
- Producer
- Hekisuien, run by 8th-generation tea maker Hisaki Horii; company established 1867
- Harvest Details
- Vintage Blend (exclusive aging recipe combining aged and blended cultivars); represents the classic essence and vibrancy of Kyoto matcha terroirs, with complexity derived from aged and blended cultivars
- Tasting Notes
- Oceanic minerals, slight umami, freshness, pine; elegant and lively
- Ingredients
- Green tea (pure matcha powder)
- Brewing Instructions
- Sift 1 tsp (2g) into a chawan, add 2.5 oz (75mL) water at 170°F (75°C), whisk 15 seconds with chasen for smooth, rich foam
- Certifications
- Garden Direct badge (Rishi's own sourcing/traceability designation)
- Distinguishing Features
- Proprietary blend from a prestigious Kyoto tea house; combines different cultivars and aging vintages rather than single-origin/single-cultivar selection
- Reviews
- { "overall_rating": "4.8 / 5", "total_reviews": 9, "breakdown": { "5_star": 7, "4_star": 2 }, "recommend_pct": "100%" }
- Packaging
- 30g size package
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed
- Nutrition Caffeine
- Not disclosed on page
Research notes
Consistent with the other two Hekisuien/Uji products (Hekisui, Houju) in producer background and brewing method; no contradictions found on this page.
