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Chawa

by Saijoen西条園

Lowest in stock: $0.38/g at Cafe Kobeco

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茶和(さわ)茶和(さわ)茶和

An approachable everyday usucha with a green-tea-like profile. Saijoen recommends it for daily drinking, tea practice, and recipes where a refined astringency helps the matcha character stand out.

Saijoen Chawa

Where to Buy

3 options
  • Aiya Official Store

    Official StoreIn StockShips to JPVerified 3d ago

    ¥1,701 / 20g

    ≈$10.76 total

    ¥85/g

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  • Cafe Kobeco

    Authorized RetailerIn StockShips to USVerified 3d ago

    $38.00 / 100g

    $0.38/g

    Visit shop →
  • Shizuchaa

    Best price
    ResellerIn StockShips to US, CA, AUVerified 3d ago

    $19.00 / 40g

    $0.48/g

    Visit shop →
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Quick Facts

Origin
Nishio
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Accessible, green-leaning, and lightly astringent with a clean everyday profile.
Price/gram
¥85
Package
20g
Price
¥1,701 / 20g (≈$10.76)
Availability
in-stock
Last verified
Apr 20, 2026
Use casesUsuchaBakingLatte

Tasting Notes

Accessible, green-leaning, and lightly astringent with a clean everyday profile.

Price & Availability

Tracked across 3 merchants

Price trend

$19.00

Range: $19.00 — $60.00

Apr 29Oct 10
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
aiya-official· 20g¥1,701¥85/gIn StockOct 11, 2026
shizuchaa· 40g$19.00$0.48/gIn StockOct 10, 2026
cafe-kobeco· 100g$38.00$0.38/gIn StockOct 10, 2026

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Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 20, 2026
Method
DIVE-254: one product URL = one blend; owner is the name on the product page (DIVE-245). Removed aiya-sawa (Aiya) claiming https://www.shop-matcha.jp/view/item/000000000020
Sources used
2 sources
Last change
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How we verify data →

Change Log

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Via DIVE-254: one product URL = one blend; owner is the name on the product page (DIVE-245). Removed aiya-sawa (Aiya) claiming https://www.shop-matcha.jp/view/item/000000000020

Sep 20, 2026

by alex-dev

Sources (2)

Saijoen Official Online Shop

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Chawa: 20g for ¥1,536 with official product description and usage guidance.

Saijoen Official Online Shop

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Chawa: 20g for ¥1,536 with official product description and usage guidance.

About the brand

Saijoen

西条園

Saijoen is AIYA's consumer-facing matcha brand from Nishio, Aichi, pairing long-standing stone-milled matcha production with modern retail, cafe, and sweets formats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chawa taste like?

Accessible, green-leaning, and lightly astringent with a clean everyday profile.

Where does Chawa come from?

Chawa is sourced from Nishio, Japan.

How much does Chawa cost?

Chawa is priced at ¥1,701 for 20g at Aiya Official Store (¥85/g).

What is Chawa best for?

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

Where can I buy Saijoen Chawa?

You can buy Saijoen Chawa directly from Saijoen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Nishio
Milling
Stone-milled
Tasting notes
Accessible, green-leaning, and lightly astringent with a clean everyday profile.
Price/gram
¥85
Package
20g
Price
¥1,701 / 20g (≈$10.76)
Availability
in-stock
Last verified
Apr 20, 2026

Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 20, 2026
Method
DIVE-254: one product URL = one blend; owner is the name on the product page (DIVE-245). Removed aiya-sawa (Aiya) claiming https://www.shop-matcha.jp/view/item/000000000020
Sources used
2 sources
Last change
duplicate_removed
How we verify data →

Where to Buy

Aiya Official Store

¥1,701 / 20g

+2 more options below

Not on Amazon — similar on Amazon:

Ippodo Wakaki

Amazon US / 40g

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Saijoen

Nishio, Aichi, Japan

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