Koicha (thick)Eisho no Mukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
SweetUmamiGrassyNuttyCreamySmoothRichDelicate
$23.00 (20g)
~$1.15 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
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
20g — $23.00
Full details
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- 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.
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