Koicha (thick)Gokasho Organic Saemidori
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Saemidori cultivar
UmamiGrassyEarthyNuttyRoastedMarine
$110.00 (20g)
~$5.50 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Saemidori
Region
Uji
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Watercress, Dashi, Walnut
Deep marine notes and a toasted hay note
Earthy, Vegetal, Herbaceous, Verdant, Oceanic, Grassy, Umami
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $110.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (17 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Gokasho Organic Saemidori Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 110 } ]
- Cultivar
- Saemidori (single cultivar)
- Producer
- The Furukawa Family (husband and wife operation)
- Region
- Gokasho, Uji (south of Kyoto)
- Harvest Production Year
- 2025
- Certifications
- [ "Organic" ]
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Watercress", "Dashi", "Walnut" ]
- Additional Flavor Description
- Deep marine notes and a toasted hay note
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Earthy", "Vegetal", "Herbaceous", "Verdant", "Oceanic", "Grassy", "Umami" ]
- 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 matcha is completely mixed and is the texture of paint." }
- Awards
- In 2025, their teas placed first overall in both the regional Kansai tea fair and the national tea fair
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Description
- Balanced and soft profile with a gentle nuttiness and near endless umami. Saemidori is noted as "most often used for blending" but conveys "gentle sweetness" when consumed alone.
- Shelf Life
- Review Ratings
- Stock Status
Research notes
No shelf life, review ratings, or stock status disclosed.
