Koicha (thick)Koicha Hatsumukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
From $43.20 (20g)
~$2.16 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $2.16 per gram, it costs more than 85% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 353 Uji matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.28 per gram, and this one is roughly 1.7× the regional median. Among Kanbayashi Shunsho's 25 matchas with a confirmed price, this is its most expensive per gram.
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Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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bold, full-bodied flavors with fruity, dark chocolate, and creamy notes, delivering a long-lasting, lingering finish
smooth texture that gradually deepens and intensifies, revealing a rich sweetness that brings out a strong umami
fresh, tropical fruit opening aroma, with a lasting feeling of deep satisfaction
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (13 fields)▾
- Retailer
- Sazen Tea (authorized retailer; no direct English Kanbayashi Shunsho brand site found)
- Item Code
- MKS001
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Pref., JAPAN (Uji)
- Grade
- Top grade / Ceremonial Grade matcha in the Kanbayashi Shunsho portfolio - described as the house's top-grade tea, suitable both as usucha and koicha
- Ingredients
- green tea powder
- Best Before
- DEC / 2026
- Pricing Sizes
- { "20g Branded CAN": "$43.20", "20g Branded BOX": "$43.20", "40g Branded CAN": "$86.40", "40g Branded BOX": "$86.40", "100g Branded CAN": "$214.92", "200g Refill BAG": "$426.60", "200g Branded CAN": "$427.68" }
- Tasting Notes
- { "koicha": "bold, full-bodied flavors with fruity, dark chocolate, and creamy notes, delivering a long-lasting, lingering finish", "usucha": "smooth texture that gradually deepens and intensifies, revealing a rich sweetness that brings out a strong umami", "aroma": "fresh, tropical fruit opening aroma, with a lasting feeling of deep satisfaction" }
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha (~1/2 tsp), 70ml water at 80C, whisk vigorously until frothy", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha (~1 tsp), 30ml water at 80C, mix gently until creamy", "general_tips": "sift powder before use; consume within one month after opening" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "4.7 out of 5 stars", "count": 7, "sample_quotes": "praise for being 'incredibly tasty' and 'creamy'; one detailed review noted it lacks distinctiveness versus competitors at similar price points" }
- Reseller Restriction
- Manufacturer Kanbayashi Shunsho does not allow reselling of their products; sold only directly to consumers via authorized channels
- Shipping
- Estimated posting within 9 business days; ships worldwide
Research notes
Positioned by the retailer as the flagship/top grade of the entire Kanbayashi Shunsho matcha lineup (highest in the 'mukashi' naming series encountered). Page frames other koicha grades as being ranked below it.
