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Kanbayashi Shunsho

Usucha Biwa no Shiro

UsuchaUjiFrom $11.88 (20g) (~$0.59/g)

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Item Code
MKS011
Grade
Ceremonial Grade Usucha — described as middle-tier in the Kanbayashi Shunsho usucha portfolio
Maker
Kanbayashi Shunsho
Origin
Kyoto Pref., JAPAN
Ingredients
Green tea powder
Best Before
DEC / 2026
Sizes And Prices
{ "20g_branded_box": "$11.88", "20g_branded_can": "$12.96", "40g_branded_box": "$22.68", "40g_branded_can": "$23.76", "100g_branded_can": "$55.08", "200g_branded_can": "$107.46" }
Tasting Notes
An irresistible, sweet milk caramel fragrance; nutty flavor dominated by macadamia and cashew notes, layered with woodsiness reminiscent of sandalwood; sweet and nutty aftertaste; described as mellower and richer in umami than Usucha Mozumukashi.
Brewing Instructions
{ "matcha_amount": "1.5–2 g (approx. 1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku)", "water_volume": "70 ml (2.4 fl oz)", "water_temp": "80°C (176°F)", "method": "Whisk (vigorously) with a chasen (tea whisk) until frothy" }
Reviews
{ "rating": "4.7 out of 5 stars", "count": 30 }
Historical Context
Named after Biwa, one of seven tea gardens established by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in Uji.

Research notes

Retrieved via Sazen Tea. No separate official Kanbayashi Shunsho English-language product page was found.