Koicha (thick)Kento no Mukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
¥9180 (40g) — ~$57.47 USD (converted)
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Color and flavor described as the highest grade; produces a 'beautiful deep green luster and fragrant aroma' through traditional stone-mill processing
Smooth and mellow, with a harmonious blend of umami depth and gentle sweetness with a soft lingering finish; aroma fresh and slightly floral, reminiscent of Kyoto's serene tea gardens; texture fine and silky, producing a vibrant jade-green froth with a luxurious mouthfeel
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- Japanese Name
- 建都の昔 (Kento no Mukashi)
- Official Price Jpy
- ¥9,180 (tax included), per official Gion Tsujiri online shop
- Official Size
- 40g
- Official Packaging
- Cylindrical container, H70mm x diameter 53mm
- Us Retailer Price Usd
- $39.99 (ujichamatcha.com), sizes offered: 20 Gram Tin and 40 Gram Tin, both listed sold out/unavailable at capture
- Grade
- Premium matcha, described by the official site as 'highest quality in color and flavor'; also described elsewhere as belonging to Gion Tsujiri's 'Tokusen' (Special Selection) collection reserved for their finest teas
- Origin
- Southern Kyoto prefecture, a mountainous region with deep fog (per official site); more generally Uji, Kyoto per retailer pages
- Harvest
- Made from carefully selected first-harvest (first flush) tencha leaves
- Processing
- Stone-mill ground (石臼挽き), approximately 40g produced per hour
- Ingredients
- Green tea (domestic/Japan)
- Shelf Life Official
- Minimum 60 days guaranteed from arrival
- Storage Official
- Avoid high temperature, humidity, and strong odors
- Historical Context
- Created in 1994 to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of Kyoto's establishment as the imperial capital; the name was chosen by Gion Tsujiri's then-president, praying for the city's continued prosperity, coinciding with a large festival gathering Yasaka Shrine-related shrines in Kyoto
- Tasting Notes
- { "official_description": "Color and flavor described as the highest grade; produces a 'beautiful deep green luster and fragrant aroma' through traditional stone-mill processing", "retailer_description": "Smooth and mellow, with a harmonious blend of umami depth and gentle sweetness with a soft lingering finish; aroma fresh and slightly floral, reminiscent of Kyoto's serene tea gardens; texture fine and silky, producing a vibrant jade-green froth with a luxurious mouthfeel" }
- Brewing Instructions Official
- Approx. 2g matcha per serving, water at 70-80°C; suitable for both koicha (thick tea) and usucha (thin tea); whisk in an 'M' pattern, then finish with smooth motions
- Packaging Note Third Party
- An eBay listing title referenced a '40g (wooden box)' packaging format for this product, suggesting at least one version is sold in a wooden presentation box rather than (or in addition to) a plain tin -- this detail could not be independently confirmed on the official shop page, which described only a cylindrical container
- Cultivar
- Not disclosed
- Certifications
- Not disclosed
- Awards
- Not disclosed (historical/commemorative significance noted above, not a competition award)
- Review Ratings
- Not disclosed
Research notes
Official brand-site source reached via redirect from https://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/shop/item/20 -> https://shop.giontsujiri.co.jp/products/21102 (note: the same original item/20 URL was seen redirecting during this research; the ID 21102 was confirmed distinct from Juttoku's 21212). Treated the official shop page as authoritative for price, size, shelf life, and brewing instructions, supplemented by ujichamatcha.com and secondary summaries for marketing/tasting language and historical context.
