Koicha Soumei no Mukashi
KoichaKyotoFrom $22.68 (20g) (~$1.13/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 20g — $22.68
- 20g — $22.68
- 40g — $43.20
- 40g — $43.20
- 100g — $106.92
- 200g — $211.68
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Retailer
- Sazen Tea
- Item Code
- MKS021
- Maker
- Kanbayashi Shunsho
- Origin
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade / Koicha (thick tea blend)
- 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" }
- Historical Background
- A matcha blend commemorating the 400th anniversary of Sen no Rikyu, described as 'the most impactful influencer of chanoyu'; favored by Hounsai, the 15th-generation grand tea master of Urasenke
- Tea Ceremony School
- Urasenke
- Tasting Notes
- { "koicha": "rich in full-bodied umami and vanilla custard notes intertwined with the deep verdant note of spinach and spiced up with a hint of walnut", "usucha": "soft and light with the persistent presence of vanilla aromas with sweet nectary aftertaste" }
- 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 before use; consume within one month of opening; drink immediately after preparation" }
- Reviews
- { "rating": "4.9 out of 5 stars", "count": 21 }
- Reseller Restriction
- Manufacturer does not allow reselling
Research notes
Has the highest review count (21) of all 13 products researched, suggesting strong popularity/sales volume relative to siblings. Notable historical tie-in to the 400th anniversary of Sen no Rikyu.