Nishi-san's Matcha Tsuyuhikari
sourced from Kagoshima, Tsuyuhikari cultivar
$38.00 (30g)
~$1.27 per gram
Cultivar
Tsuyuhikari
Region
Kagoshima
Certification
Organic
Price in context
At $1.27 per gram, it costs more than 63% 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 above the regional median. Among Rishi Tea's 12 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 8th-cheapest per gram.
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Sourcing
Kagoshima, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Elegant, complex and vivacious, with lilac aromatics, subtle umami and a vibrant green color; lingering alpine floral fragrance; vivid green hue 'that shines over ice'; refreshing aromatic finish of alpine and heady lilac
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (14 fields)▾
- Classification
- Garden Direct organic green tea powder
- Size Price Variants
- [ "30 Grams: price not rendered in extraction; follow-up search could not confirm (only found the price of the separate Kobayashi-san's Tsuyuhikari product, $30, which is a different product)" ]
- Cultivar
- Tsuyuhikari 露光, meaning 'dew light'; celebrated for a venerable, Gyokuro-like umami character
- Region Origin
- Nishi-san's Garden, Kirishima Mountain, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (active volcano on Kyushu Island); gardens in pine/cedar forests providing a natural buffer zone against industrial pollution; rich volcanic soil
- Elevation
- 350 meters
- Harvest Details
- Harvest date May 8, 2025; first flush, organic
- Certifications
- [ "Organic", "Garden Direct designation" ]
- Tasting Notes
- Elegant, complex and vivacious, with lilac aromatics, subtle umami and a vibrant green color; lingering alpine floral fragrance; vivid green hue 'that shines over ice'; refreshing aromatic finish of alpine and heady lilac
- Ingredients
- 100% organic green tea
- Brewing Instructions
- Traditional: 1 tsp (2g), water temperature 170°F (75°C), 2.5 oz (75mL) water, whisk with chasen into smooth foam, 15 seconds
- Producer
- Nishi family; pioneers of organic green tea cultivation in Japan; partnered with Rishi since 2006; over a dozen cultivars grown across multiple forested gardens
- Reviews
- { "overall_rating": "4.7 / 5", "total_reviews": 7, "breakdown": { "5_star": 5, "4_star": 2 }, "recommend_pct": "100%", "themes": "Strong flavor suitable for iced oat milk lattes, vibrant green color, fresh aroma, described as 'delicious and mellow'" }
- Caffeine Nutrition Shelf Life
- Not disclosed on page
- Related Teaware Upsell
- [ "Wabi Sabi Raku Matcha Bowl ($60.50)", "Premium Shin Chasen ($78.00)", "Chashaku Bamboo Matcha Scoop ($22.50)" ]
Research notes
Distinct from 'Kobayashi-san's Matcha Tsuyuhikari' (same cultivar, different farmer/region: Nishi is Kagoshima/Kirishima vs. Kobayashi is Shizuoka/Okabe) — both are on the confirmed list as separate products, correctly treated here as separate entries. Price for this specific product could not be confirmed.
