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Shirakawa Asahi

by Kettl

A high-end single-cultivar Uji matcha from Kiyoharu Tsuji, built around the Asahi cultivar’s depth and softness.

Editorial verdict

For serious drinkers chasing deep, cultivated umami and a classic luxury Uji experience.

Best for

  • Outstanding depth
  • Excellent texture
  • Very low roughness

Skip if

  • Very expensive
  • Too specialized for casual drinkers

Where to Buy

1 option
  • Kettl

    Authorized RetailerIn StockVerified 3d ago

    $90.00 / 20g tin

    $4.50/g

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Quick Facts

Origin
Uji
Cultivar
Asahi
Harvest
Hand-picked first flush
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Deep umami, soft sweetness, creamy texture, high-theanine finish
Price/gram
$4.00
Package
20g
Price
$79.95
Availability
kettl.co (In stock)
Last verified
Apr 2, 2026

Flavor Profile

Five-dimension scoring on a 0–10 scale
Use casesUsuchaKoicha

Also sold as

Shirakawa Asahi Matcha

Tasting Notes

Deep umami, soft sweetness, creamy texture, high-theanine finish

Price & Availability

Tracked across 1 merchant

Price trend

$90.00

Range: $79.95 — $90.00

Mar 31Apr 12
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
kettl· 20g tin$90.00$4.50/gIn StockApr 12, 2026

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Outstanding depth
  • Excellent texture
  • Very low roughness

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Too specialized for casual drinkers

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Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 2, 2026
Method
official_website
Sources used
1 source
Last change
baseline_record
How we verify data →

Change Log

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Seeded from official source set

Via official_website

Mar 18, 2026

by yurimatcha-editor

Sources (1)

Shirakawa Asahi Matcha product page — Kettl

Accessed Mar 18, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Current price, package size, origin, cultivar, producer positioning, and storefront notes

About the brand

Kettl

A Brooklyn-based specialty Japanese tea company that sources directly from small farms across Japan. Known for single-origin, small-batch matcha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shirakawa Asahi taste like?

Deep umami, soft sweetness, creamy texture, high-theanine finish

Where does Shirakawa Asahi come from?

Shirakawa Asahi is sourced from Uji, Japan.

How much does Shirakawa Asahi cost?

Shirakawa Asahi is priced at $79.95 for 20g ($4.00/g).

What is Shirakawa Asahi best for?

Shirakawa Asahi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.

What cultivar is Shirakawa Asahi?

Shirakawa Asahi uses the Asahi cultivar.

Where can I buy Kettl Shirakawa Asahi?

You can buy Kettl Shirakawa Asahi directly from Kettl's official website. Current availability: In stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Uji
Cultivar
Asahi
Harvest
Hand-picked first flush
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Deep umami, soft sweetness, creamy texture, high-theanine finish
Price/gram
$4.00
Package
20g
Price
$79.95
Availability
kettl.co (In stock)
Last verified
Apr 2, 2026

Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 2, 2026
Method
official_website
Sources used
1 source
Last change
baseline_record
How we verify data →

Where to Buy

Kettl

$90.00 / 20g tin

K

Kettl

Brooklyn, New York and Fukuoka, Japan

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