Usucha Kouko no Shiro

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $11.88
• 20g — $12.96
• 40g — $22.68
• 40g — $23.76
• 100g — $55.08
• 200g — $107.46

Everything disclosed on the product page

Grade

Ceremonial Grade Matcha, designated as 'Speciality'; recommended for making thin tea (usucha)

Maker

Kanbayashi Shunsho

Origin

Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Ingredients

Green tea powder

Best Before

December 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" }

Description

A matcha blend commemorating the 400th anniversary of Sen no Rikyū. Favored by Hōunsai, the 15th-generation grand tea master of Urasenke. Characterized as having 'a softer scent' than its koicha counterpart, with a 'vanilla note' alongside a 'strong fresh, lush, and verdant flavor.'

Tasting Notes

Pleasant, easy-to-drink matcha experience with a 'bold, charismatic edge' and 'one-of-a-kind character' reflecting wabi-sabi aesthetics.

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 until frothy", "additional_notes": "Pre-warm bowl, sift powder" }

Reviews

{ "rating": "4.4 out of 5 stars", "count": 5 }

Research notes

Retrieved via Sazen Tea. No separate official Kanbayashi Shunsho English-language product page was found. Item code was not captured on this page (not disclosed in the fetched extract, unlike most sibling products which list an MKS-prefixed item code).