Koicha Babamukashi
KoichaKyotoFrom $30.24 (20g) (~$1.51/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 20g — $30.24
- 20g — $30.24
- 40g — $58.32
- 40g — $58.32
- 100g — $144.72
- 200g — $287.28
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Retailer
- Sazen Tea
- Item Code
- MKS003
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade Matcha - third highest grade from Kanbayashi Shunsho; labeled 'Extra Flavorful' and 'Speciality'
- Ingredients
- green tea powder
- Best Before
- DEC / 2026
- Pricing Sizes
- { "20g Branded CAN": "$30.24", "20g Branded BOX": "$30.24", "40g Branded CAN": "$58.32", "40g Branded BOX": "$58.32", "100g Branded CAN": "$144.72", "200g Branded CAN": "$287.28" }
- Tasting Notes
- creamy and sweet, a dynamic taste with no bitterness at all, with notes of dried dates, tender greens and vanilla; aftertaste like a pleasant custard cream; scent described as sweet, dessert-like with a hint of vanilla
- Historical Background
- Named 'Babamukashi' ('Grandmother's tea') because Tokugawa Ieyasu was so fond of a tea made by the mother of the first-generation Kanbayashi founder that he called it 'Babacha'; he gave her a tea garden in Wakamori as reward, and the tea picked there was named 'Babamukashi' - a prestigious name only the Kanbayashi family is permitted to use
- Recommended Use
- recommended for festive tea gatherings, exceptional as koicha
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha (1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku), 70ml water at 80C (176F), whisk vigorously until frothy", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha (1 tsp or 4 chashaku), 30ml water at 80C (176F), gently mix until creamy", "general_tips": "sift powder beforehand; warm bowl first; consume within one month of opening; drink immediately" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "4.6 out of 5 stars", "count": 9, "sample_quotes": "positive feedback on zero bitterness and creamy texture; some reviewers note subtle flavors or prefer it as koicha over usucha" }
- Reseller Restriction
- Manufacturer does not allow reselling; only available directly to consumers
Research notes
Notable for a documented historical/etymological origin story tying the product name directly to Tokugawa Ieyasu.