Koicha (thick)Eisho no Mukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
$24.00 (20g)
~$1.20 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $1.20 per gram, it costs more than 59% 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 close to the regional median. Among Fukujuen's 18 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 12th-cheapest per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Uji compares · How we research
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Deep green in color with a rich and full-bodied flavor; suitable for both thick (koicha) and thin (usucha) matcha, with thick preparation requiring twice the amount of matcha; customer reviews add: rich umami with subtle nutty and sweet notes, vegetal notes reminiscent of fresh spring grass, deep lingering umami, vibrant green hue, smooth texture, pleasant creaminess, easy to whisk, no bitterness
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (16 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Powdered Japanese tea Matcha "Eisho-no-Mukashi" 20g
- Vendor
- Fukujuen
- Prices By Size
- { "20g": "$23.00 USD", "100g": "$102.00 USD (container 9.0 cm diameter x 8.8 cm height)", "200g": "$198.00 USD (container 9.0 cm diameter x 12.0 cm height; currently sold out)" }
- Container Dimensions 20g
- 5.7 cm diameter x 5.6 cm height
- Region
- Uji
- Grade Cultivar
- No specific cultivar name given; page describes it generally as premium Uji matcha
- Tasting Notes
- Deep green in color with a rich and full-bodied flavor; suitable for both thick (koicha) and thin (usucha) matcha, with thick preparation requiring twice the amount of matcha; customer reviews add: rich umami with subtle nutty and sweet notes, vegetal notes reminiscent of fresh spring grass, deep lingering umami, vibrant green hue, smooth texture, pleasant creaminess, easy to whisk, no bitterness
- Brewing Instructions
- References external guide "How to make delicious Japanese Tea (Matcha)" for exact serving measurements; caution note to be careful of hot water
- Shelf Life
- 240 days from manufacture date ("Best Before")
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place and avoid other lingering scents; freshness essential, enjoy soon after opening
- Purchase Limit
- Each customer limited to purchasing 5 items
- Production Lead Time
- 100g/200g variants noted as "made to order" with a 2-3 week lead time before shipment; whole order ships once all items are ready
- Reviews
- { "count": 4, "average": "5/5 stars (100% five-star)", "themes": "\"Nutty and Sweet Notes\", \"10/10 Great treat yourself matcha\", vibrant green hue, smooth texture, pleasant creaminess, long-term customer since 2019 calling it smooth tasting and easy to whisk with no bitterness" }
- Ingredients
- Not listed on page
- Certifications Awards
- None disclosed
- Shipping
- Shipped directly from Japan; currency selector defaults to USD; shipping estimator by country/postal code available
Research notes
Combined the 20g product page with the separately-listed 100g and 200g size pages (same product line, different URLs) to capture full size/price range.
