Fuyou
Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto, Saemidori cultivar
$48.00 (20g)
~$2.40 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Saemidori
Region
Kyoto
Price in context
At $2.40 per gram, it costs more than 88% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is roughly 1.8× the regional median. Among Kettl's 29 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 15th-cheapest per gram.
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Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Marshmallow root, Shortbread, Hotate (scallop)
Oceanic, Earthy, Umami, Vegetal
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Fuyou Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 48 } ]
- Producer
- Yasuharu Maeno
- Producer Company
- Maruyasu, established 1872 (140+ years), Shiga prefecture
- Producer Credentials
- Level-9 Chashi, one of the most esteemed and respected tea blenders in the country
- Cultivar
- Blend of Saemidori and Asahi, both grown within Shiga prefecture
- Region
- Shiga prefecture (east of Kyoto)
- Harvest Production Year
- 2025
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Description
- Blended matcha made exclusively with Saemidori and Asahi cultivars grown within Shiga prefecture. When whisked as usucha, presents a sweet and plush profile.
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Marshmallow root", "Shortbread", "Hotate (scallop)" ]
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Oceanic", "Earthy", "Umami", "Vegetal" ]
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F). Vigorously whisk the matcha in a 'Z' pattern with a bamboo whisk until a fine foam appears.", "koicha": "Add 4g of sifted matcha and 30-35ml of water (180°F) and knead gently with a whisk until the matcha is completely mixed and is the texture of paint." }
- Brewing Recommendation
- Kettl recommends koicha preparation "for the most decadent experience, where the immersive depth of the tea reveals itself."
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- Awards
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Research notes
No certifications, awards, shelf-life information, review ratings, or stock status details provided on this page.

