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Tsuji Riichi Honten / MATCHA DIRECT Ceremonial Matcha #001C — 500g package500g package

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Ceremonial Matcha #001C

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The maker describes its 2026 update as more umami-rich, sweeter in the finish and less bitter than former #001B; it recommends milk drinks.

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500g package
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Taste at a glance

Research estimate · 0–5 intensity

Flavor intensity
Unknown
Umami
Unknown
Bitterness
Unknown
Astringency
Unknown
Aroma intensity
Unknown
Sources & methodology

Higher means more intense, not a quality score or liking. Overall stars are separate. 0 means not perceived; a missing value means unknown.

Where is my matcha? estimates intensity from qualitative product descriptions using research-v1. These are editorial estimates, not measurements, manufacturer scores or community votes. Missing evidence stays unknown; each preparation is assessed separately.

0 absent; 1 trace/slight; 2 light; 3 moderate; 4 strong/rich; 5 exceptionally intense. Only explicit degree for that axis is scored; missing evidence is unknown.

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About this matcha

Profiles below are attributed producer or retailer statements, separate from independent tasting and member reviews.

Producer’s description

The maker describes its 2026 update as more umami-rich, sweeter in the finish and less bitter than former #001B; it recommends milk drinks.

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Preparation & use

Producer’s descriptionGeneral maker guidance

Maker-wide basic recipe shown on the product page: 2g with 60ml water at 80°C for usucha, or 4g with 40ml at 80°C for koicha.

Maker-level context, not a recipe specific to this product.

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What we know

Origin
Producer’s description

The product describes the cultivation area as Mie; Ujitawara, Kyoto is the processing location, not an additional growing origin.

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Cultivar
Producer’s description

The producer lists Yabukita. Its cultivar footnote says the selection may change to maintain consistency; no blend proportions are given.

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Harvest
Producer’s description

The product lists first harvest during April–May. Its description explicitly mentions the 2026 crop.

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Blend / tea leaves
Producer’s description

The producer identifies #001B as the predecessor and describes a changed 2026 crop and sensory profile for #001C. This successor relationship does not verify that the old and current powders are equivalent.

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