Koicha (thick)Koicha Hatsune no Mukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto
From $18.36 (20g)
~$0.92 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Kyoto
Price in context
At $0.92 per gram, it costs less than 55% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is below the regional median. Among Kanbayashi Shunsho's 25 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 14th-cheapest per gram.
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Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
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shines both as usucha and koicha; as usucha offers a gentle aroma with a full-bodied, sweet, and creamy flavor reminiscent of a rich, pampering cake; main notes are toasty, nutty flavors of toasted almond, macadamia, and pistachio cream, balanced by subtle verdant notes; pampering creamy feel and dessert-like character continues as koicha, making a light, sweet, silky, and well-balanced thick tea
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (14 fields)▾
- Retailer
- Sazen Tea
- Item Code
- MKS024
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Grade
- Koicha blend
- Ingredients
- green tea powder
- Best Before
- December 2026
- Pricing Sizes
- { "20g Branded Can": "$18.36", "20g Branded Box": "$18.36", "40g Branded Can": "$35.64", "40g Branded Box": "$35.64", "100g Branded Can": "$88.02" }
- Tea Ceremony School
- Sohenryu - associated with Sohenryu Yuyusai Soshou
- Tasting Notes
- shines both as usucha and koicha; as usucha offers a gentle aroma with a full-bodied, sweet, and creamy flavor reminiscent of a rich, pampering cake; main notes are toasty, nutty flavors of toasted almond, macadamia, and pistachio cream, balanced by subtle verdant notes; pampering creamy feel and dessert-like character continues as koicha, making a light, sweet, silky, and well-balanced thick tea
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha (1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku), 70ml water at 80C, whisk vigorously until frothy", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha (1 tsp or 4 chashaku), 30ml water at 80C, gently mix until creamy" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "5.0 out of 5 stars", "count": 3, "sample_quotes": "one reviewer described it as sweet and nutty, 'super good and high-quality,' calling it one of their favorite blends from Kanbayashi Shunsho (KS)" }
- Reseller Restriction
- Not available for business resale per manufacturer restrictions
- Shipping
- Estimated posting within 9 business days
