Koicha (thick)Zuien
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
$47.00 (20g)
~$2.35 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $2.35 per gram, it costs more than 88% 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 1.8× the regional median. Among Fukujuen's 18 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 16th-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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From a customer review: "deep, nutty flavour" with a "woodsy" finish, fragrant and bright green appearance; described as having "nutty and umami flavour" without vegetal, sweet, or fruity notes; "incredible depth" as koicha, "still very punchy" as usucha; works well in lattes
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (20 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Powdered Japanese Tea Matcha Zuien 20g Can
- Vendor
- Fukujuen
- Price
- $45.00 USD (regular price; a WebSearch summary separately cited $46.00 for the same 20g can — see contradiction note)
- Size
- 20g can
- Container Dimensions
- 5.7 cm diameter x 5.6 cm height
- Net Weight
- 20g
- Grade Region
- Uji Matcha (premium Japanese matcha)
- Recommended Use
- Koicha (thick tea)
- Special Edition History
- Commemorative edition marking the 10th anniversary of the 16th-generation tea house headmaster's succession; name "Zuien" was given at that time per a WebSearch summary of the product
- Shelf Life
- 240 days from manufacturing date ("Best Before")
- Storage
- Freshness is essential for tea; enjoy as soon as possible
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha_single_serving": "2g (2 teaspoons) matcha; 60ml water at 80°C; whisk with chasen (bamboo whisk) until fine froth forms", "cold_matcha": "2-3g matcha; 50ml hot water whisked to create froth; add 2-3 ice cubes, consume after ice partially melts" }
- Tasting Notes
- From a customer review: "deep, nutty flavour" with a "woodsy" finish, fragrant and bright green appearance; described as having "nutty and umami flavour" without vegetal, sweet, or fruity notes; "incredible depth" as koicha, "still very punchy" as usucha; works well in lattes
- Reviews
- { "count": 3, "distribution": "100% five-star (3 reviews)", "sample_quote": "One reviewer notes it \"packs a punch with a deep, nutty flavour\" and appreciates its richness while acknowledging the premium price point" }
- Purchase Limit
- Maximum 5 items per customer due to high demand
- Production Timeline
- Made to order; approximately 2-3 weeks from order to shipment; entire orders ship once all items are ready
- Shipping
- Ships directly from Japan; rates calculated at checkout; available to 100+ countries with currency options
- Other Size
- A 200g can variant is referenced in site search listings (URL: matcha-zuien-200g-can) but its dedicated product page returned an HTTP 404 when fetched directly and could not be verified
- Ingredients
- Not listed on page
- Certifications Awards
- None disclosed
Research notes
Official Fukujuen Global Online Shop page for the 20g can. The 200g can variant referenced in search results could not be independently verified due to a 404 error on direct fetch.
