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Yame Tokusen

by Ushijima Seicha牛島製茶

八女抹茶 特撰

Large-format Yame matcha one step above the brand's Tokujo grade. Ushijima Seicha highlights markedly better color and recommends it for direct drinking or confectionery work.

Yame Tokusen

Editorial verdict

Official Japanese product page positions 八女抹茶 特撰 as a premium culinary Yame matcha offering.

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Quick Facts

Origin
Yame
Harvest
2025 shincha Yame matcha; ships from early April.
Milling
Ground to order in Ushijima Seicha's own tea factory.
Tasting notes
Improved color, fuller body than Tokujo, versatile culinary profile.
Price/gram
¥26
Package
1kg(500g×2袋)
Price
¥25,920
Availability
yame-tea.jp (out_of_stock)
Last verified
Mar 28, 2026
Use casesUsuchaBaking

Tasting Notes

Improved color, fuller body than Tokujo, versatile culinary profile.

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Trust & Verification

Last verified
March 28, 2026
Sources used
2 sources
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Ushijima Seicha online shop

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Price: ¥25,920 for 1kg(500g×2袋)

Ushijima Seicha online shop

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Official product name: 八女抹茶 特撰

About the brand

Ushijima Seicha

牛島製茶

Ushijima Seicha is a Yame tea producer-retailer founded in 1921 that specializes in deep-steamed Yame tea while also maintaining a substantial domestic matcha lineup. The company presents itself as an integrated tea maker handling its own tea gardens, factories, direct sales, and cafe operations from Yame, Fukuoka.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yame Tokusen taste like?

Improved color, fuller body than Tokujo, versatile culinary profile.

Where does Yame Tokusen come from?

Yame Tokusen is sourced from Yame, Japan.

How much does Yame Tokusen cost?

Yame Tokusen is priced at ¥25,920 for 1kg(500g×2袋) (¥26/g).

What is Yame Tokusen best for?

Yame Tokusen 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 Ushijima Seicha Yame Tokusen?

You can buy Ushijima Seicha Yame Tokusen directly from Ushijima Seicha's official website. Current availability: out_of_stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Yame
Harvest
2025 shincha Yame matcha; ships from early April.
Milling
Ground to order in Ushijima Seicha's own tea factory.
Tasting notes
Improved color, fuller body than Tokujo, versatile culinary profile.
Price/gram
¥26
Package
1kg(500g×2袋)
Price
¥25,920
Availability
yame-tea.jp (out_of_stock)
Last verified
Mar 28, 2026

Trust & Verification

Last verified
March 28, 2026
Sources used
2 sources
How we verify data →
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Ushijima Seicha

405-4 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka

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