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Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei

by Kettl

An organic Kagoshima matcha produced exclusively for Kettl Matcha Sen Mon Ten with a nutty, balanced usucha profile.

Editorial verdict

A useful organic everyday usucha if you want something more rounded and dessert-like than grassy southern teas.

Best for

  • Balanced flavor
  • Organic sourcing
  • More sweetness than many Kagoshima usucha options

Skip if

  • Still less depth than top Uji matcha
  • Collector pricing for a daily tea

Where to Buy

1 option
  • Kettl

    Authorized RetailerIn StockVerified 3d ago

    $45.00 / 20g tin

    $2.25/g

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Quick Facts

Origin
Kagoshima
Cultivar
Seimei
Harvest
Organic first flush
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Pistachio, brown butter, milk chocolate, balanced umami
Price/gram
$2.00
Package
20g
Price
$39.95
Availability
kettl.co (In stock)
Last verified
Apr 2, 2026

Flavor Profile

Five-dimension scoring on a 0–10 scale
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Also sold as

Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei Matcha

Tasting Notes

Pistachio, brown butter, milk chocolate, balanced umami

Price & Availability

Tracked across 1 merchant

Price trend

$45.00

Range: $39.95 — $45.00

Mar 31Apr 12
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
kettl· 20g tin$45.00$2.25/gIn StockApr 12, 2026

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Balanced flavor
  • Organic sourcing
  • More sweetness than many Kagoshima usucha options

Cons

  • Still less depth than top Uji matcha
  • Collector pricing for a daily tea

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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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Via official_website

Mar 18, 2026

by yurimatcha-editor

Sources (1)

Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei 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 Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei taste like?

Pistachio, brown butter, milk chocolate, balanced umami

Where does Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei come from?

Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan.

How much does Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei cost?

Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei is priced at $39.95 for 20g ($2.00/g).

What is Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei best for?

Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei 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 Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei?

Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei uses the Seimei cultivar.

Where can I buy Kettl Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei?

You can buy Kettl Shuichiro Sakamoto Organic Seimei directly from Kettl's official website. Current availability: In stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Kagoshima
Cultivar
Seimei
Harvest
Organic first flush
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Pistachio, brown butter, milk chocolate, balanced umami
Price/gram
$2.00
Package
20g
Price
$39.95
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

$45.00 / 20g tin

K

Kettl

Brooklyn, New York and Fukuoka, Japan

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