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Tsuji Riichi Honten / MATCHA DIRECT Tsuyuhikari Single Origin #102 — Umami & Leafy — 60g can60g can

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Tsuyuhikari Single Origin #102 — Umami & Leafy

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The producer describes pronounced umami, fresh leafy notes, rich aroma and restrained bitterness; it recommends drinking plain or with milk.

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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

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Producer’s description

The producer describes pronounced umami, fresh leafy notes, rich aroma and restrained bitterness; it recommends drinking plain or with milk.

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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 Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan; Ujitawara, Kyoto is the processing location, not an additional growing origin.

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Cultivar
Producer’s description

The producer lists Tsuyuhikari 100%. Its general cultivar footnote says the selection may change to maintain consistency.

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Harvest
Producer’s description

The product lists first harvest during April–May. A harvest year is not disclosed.

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Blend / tea leaves
Not documented

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