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Koicha Hijirimukashi

Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto

SweetNuttyChocolateyCreamySmoothRichDelicate

From $22.68 (20g)

~$1.13 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Kyoto

Sourcing

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Kyoto, Japan

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Tasting notes

soft, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a balanced flavor blending delicate freshness, a touch of nuttiness, and a hint of cocoa; as koicha it has a rich, full-bodied taste, as usucha a smooth, sweet fullness; described as sweeter and mellower compared to 'Koicha Sazumukashi' [likely referring to Sazumimukashi] ranked below it in the lineup

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $22.68
20g — $22.68
40g — $43.20
40g — $43.20
100g — $106.92
200g — $211.68

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (12 fields)
Retailer
Sazen Tea
Item Code
MKS004
Maker
Kanbayashi Shunsho
Origin
Kyoto Pref., JAPAN
Grade
Ceremonial Grade (Koicha)
Ingredients
green tea powder
Best Before
DEC / 2026
Pricing Sizes
{ "20g Branded CAN": "$22.68", "20g Branded BOX": "$22.68", "40g Branded CAN": "$43.20", "40g Branded BOX": "$43.20", "100g Branded CAN": "$106.92", "200g Branded CAN": "$211.68" }
Tasting Notes
soft, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a balanced flavor blending delicate freshness, a touch of nuttiness, and a hint of cocoa; as koicha it has a rich, full-bodied taste, as usucha a smooth, sweet fullness; described as sweeter and mellower compared to 'Koicha Sazumukashi' [likely referring to Sazumimukashi] ranked below it in the lineup
Brewing Instructions
{ "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha (1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku scoops), 70ml water at 80C (176F), whisk vigorously until frothy", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha (1 tsp or 4 chashaku scoops), 30ml water at 80C (176F), gently mix until creamy", "general_tips": "sift powder; warm bowl beforehand; consume within one month of opening" }
Reseller Restriction
Manufacturer does not allow reselling; only available directly to consumers
Shipping
Estimated posting within 9 business days

Research notes

Page text refers to a comparison product as 'Koicha Sazumukashi', which appears to be a shortened/variant rendering of 'Koicha Sazumimukashi' rather than a separate product.

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