Koicha (thick)Hibiki
Koicha (thick), sourced from Yame
UmamiNutty
$52.00 (20g)
~$2.60 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Yame
Sourcing
Yame, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Cream, Spring Grass, Peanut
Nutty, Umami, Verdant
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $52.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Full Product Name
- Hibiki Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 52 } ]
- Grade
- Koicha grade (highest order matcha)
- Cultivar
- Blend
- Producer
- Shinya Yamaguchi
- Region
- Hoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture (Hoshino Valley)
- Harvest Production Year
- 2025
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Description
- Produced in Hoshino Valley with higher amounts of "hiire" - a final firing process that "gently caramelizes sugars in the leaf, resulting in a matcha with intense aromatics, a remarkable depth of flavor, and a profound lingering umami."
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Cream", "Spring Grass", "Peanut" ]
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Nutty", "Umami", "Verdant" ]
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "2g matcha + 65ml water (180°F), whisk vigorously in 'Z' pattern", "koicha": "4g matcha + 30-35ml water (180°F), knead until paint-like texture", "iced": "2g matcha + 200ml cold water, shake 30 seconds, pour over ice" }
- Stock Status
- Available for cart addition
- Shipping Info
- Free shipping on orders over $150; subscriptions ship free in USA
- Promotion
- Complimentary matcha/tea with select tea tool/teaware purchases
- Certifications
- Awards
- Shelf Life
- Review Ratings
Research notes
No certifications, awards, shelf life, or review ratings disclosed.
