Koicha Zuihou

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Retailer

Sazen Tea

Item Code

MKS006

Maker

Kanbayashi Shunsho

Origin

Kyoto Pref., JAPAN (Uji)

Grade

Ceremonial Grade Matcha, intended for both koicha (thick tea) and usucha (thin tea)

Ingredients

green tea powder

Best Before

DEC / 2026

Size Availability

20g size; listed as currently unavailable ('This product is unavailable at the moment') at time of check

Naming Origin

Named by the 11th abbot of Daitokuji, Sekiso Soho; 'Zuiho' translates to 'Auspicious Phoenix'

Tasting Notes

velvety, full-bodied koicha tea with smooth and mellow flavors, a creamy, sweet aftertaste, and a refreshing finish; delivers deep, mellow umami with refined sweetness and velvety texture; as usucha it becomes lighter, sweet, and creamy with a rich, lasting fullness; described as sweeter, creamier, and having more intense umami than 'Koicha Matsukazemukashi' ranked below it

Producer History

Kanbayashi Shunsho family established for fifteen generations since the Eiroku era (c. 1560); the first generation, Kamon no Jo Hisashige, moved to Uji from Kanbayashi Township in Tanba and entered the tea industry

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "1.5-2g matcha, 70ml water at 80C (176F), whisk vigorously", "koicha": "3.5-4g matcha, 30ml water at 80C (176F), mix gently until creamy" }

Reviews

{ "rating": "3.7 out of 5 stars", "count": 3 }

Reseller Restriction

Manufacturer does not allow reselling; only available directly to consumers

Research notes

Product was shown as out of stock/unavailable at time of retrieval; pricing for the 20g size was not visible as a result. Includes a documented naming origin (named by the 11th abbot of Daitokuji).