Koicha (thick)Koicha Hijirimukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto
From $22.68 (20g)
~$1.13 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Kyoto
Price in context
At $1.13 per gram, it costs more than 56% 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 18th-cheapest per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Kyoto compares · How we research
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
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soft, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a balanced flavor blending delicate freshness, a touch of nuttiness, and a hint of cocoa; as koicha it has a rich, full-bodied taste, as usucha a smooth, sweet fullness; described as sweeter and mellower compared to 'Koicha Sazumukashi' [likely referring to Sazumimukashi] ranked below it in the lineup
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (12 fields)▾
- Retailer
- Sazen Tea
- Item Code
- MKS004
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Pref., JAPAN
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade (Koicha)
- Ingredients
- green tea powder
- Best Before
- DEC / 2026
- Pricing Sizes
- { "20g Branded CAN": "$22.68", "20g Branded BOX": "$22.68", "40g Branded CAN": "$43.20", "40g Branded BOX": "$43.20", "100g Branded CAN": "$106.92", "200g Branded CAN": "$211.68" }
- Tasting Notes
- soft, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a balanced flavor blending delicate freshness, a touch of nuttiness, and a hint of cocoa; as koicha it has a rich, full-bodied taste, as usucha a smooth, sweet fullness; described as sweeter and mellower compared to 'Koicha Sazumukashi' [likely referring to Sazumimukashi] ranked below it in the lineup
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha (1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku scoops), 70ml water at 80C (176F), whisk vigorously until frothy", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha (1 tsp or 4 chashaku scoops), 30ml water at 80C (176F), gently mix until creamy", "general_tips": "sift powder; warm bowl beforehand; consume within one month of opening" }
- Reseller Restriction
- Manufacturer does not allow reselling; only available directly to consumers
- Shipping
- Estimated posting within 9 business days
Research notes
Page text refers to a comparison product as 'Koicha Sazumukashi', which appears to be a shortened/variant rendering of 'Koicha Sazumimukashi' rather than a separate product.
