Matcha Homare no Mukashi

Name: Matcha Homare no Mukashi
Brand: Horii Shichimeien
Price: 51.26 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar

UmamiRich

¥8100 (30g) — ~$51.26 USD (converted)

~$1.71 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Cultivar

Samidori

Region

Uji

Price in context

At $1.71 per gram, it costs more than 77% 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 above the regional median. Among Horii Shichimeien's 13 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 8th-cheapest per gram.

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Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Mellow, fragrant, and full of umami; 'Rich and Refined Koicha Experience'

Pricing as disclosed

30g — ¥8100 (~$51.26 USD)

Full details

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Price: ¥8,100 JPY (regular and sale price listed identically)
Availability: Sold out
Size Shown: 30g - Sold out
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Tea Gardens: Uji and Joyo, Kyoto
Cultivars: Samidori and others
Composition: Traditional Uji Matcha Blend
Harvest Season: First Flush (Ichibancha)
Harvest Method: Hand-Picked
Shading Method: Traditional Shelf Shading (Tana)
Shading Period: 40-45 days
Processing: Stone-milled
Flavor Profile: Mellow, fragrant, and full of umami; 'Rich and Refined Koicha Experience'
Recommended Uses: Usucha / Koicha
Serving Guide: 2 g for Usucha / 4 g for Koicha
Shelf Life: 6 months from the date of manufacture
Award Mention: Hand-picked leaves that have won awards at tea tasting competitions