Koicha Sazumimukashi
KoichaKyotoFrom $18.36 (20g) (~$0.92/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 20g — $18.36
- 20g — $18.36
- 40g — $35.64
- 40g — $35.64
- 100g — $88.02
- 200g — $173.88
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Retailer
- Sazen Tea
- Item Code
- MKS005
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade (Koicha)
- Ingredients
- green tea powder
- Best Before
- DEC / 2026
- Pricing Sizes
- { "20g Branded CAN": "$18.36", "20g Branded BOX": "$18.36", "40g Branded CAN": "$35.64", "40g Branded BOX": "$35.64", "100g Branded CAN": "$88.02", "200g Branded CAN": "$173.88" }
- Tasting Notes
- umami-rich and fresh with a herbal edge, almost like fresh basil leaves, yet a darkish chocolatey flavor makes it perfect for a relaxing tea time; aftertaste blends walnut and vanilla notes, similar to bold yet sweet desserts such as macarons; compared to Koicha Zuihou (ranked below it), Sazumimukashi is stronger, more intense, and bolder
- Historical Background
- 'During the Edo period, there were years when the buds sprouted earlier than usual, and the name, Sazumimukashi, refers [to] the tea made from these early-harvested leaves.'
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha, 70ml water at 80C, whisk vigorously", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha, 30ml water at 80C, gently mix until creamy", "general_tips": "warm bowl first; sift powder; consume within one month of opening" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "5.0 out of 5 stars", "count": 9 }
- Reseller Restriction
- Manufacturer does not allow reselling; only available directly to consumers
Research notes
Clear documented historical/etymological explanation of the product name tied to an early Edo-period harvest anomaly.