Koicha (thick)Shirakawa Asahi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Shirakawa, Asahi cultivar
SweetUmamiGrassyMarine
$90.00 (20g)
~$4.50 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Asahi
Region
Shirakawa
Sourcing
Shirakawa (Uji), Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Buttered Greens, Meringue, French radish
Umami, Grassy, Oceanic, Verdant, Herbaceous
Ultra refined experience, balancing the ambrosial qualities of Uji terroir with gentle sweetness and lasting finish
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $90.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Full Name
- Shirakawa Asahi Matcha
- Price Size Variants
- [ { "size": "20g tin", "price": "$90.00", "stock": "available for purchase" } ]
- Producer
- Kiyoharu Tsuji (The Tsuji Family)
- Producer Background
- Kiyoharu Tsuji is described as among the most decorated producers in all of Japan, with multiple first-place winning submissions to the national tea fair, and the most recognizable Japanese matcha producer name outside of Japan; Kettl states it was the first partner to bring his teas to the international stage (per related Tsuji Family Blend page)
- Cultivar
- Asahi — described as 'the most prestigious cultivar grown in Japan'
- Region
- Shirakawa, Uji
- Production Year
- 2025
- Grade Tier
- Positioned as the 'crown jewel offering' from Kiyoharu Tsuji; premium single-cultivar matcha (highest-priced product in this list at $90)
- Key Characteristics
- Described as having incredibly high levels of L-Theanine — 'sometimes double the amount of conventional teas'
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Buttered Greens", "Meringue", "French radish" ]
- Flavor Profile Tags
- [ "Umami", "Grassy", "Oceanic", "Verdant", "Herbaceous" ]
- Flavor Summary
- Ultra refined experience, balancing the ambrosial qualities of Uji terroir with gentle sweetness and lasting finish
- Brewing Instructions
- { "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F); vigorously whisk in a 'Z' pattern until fine foam appears", "koicha": "Add 4g of sifted matcha and 30-35ml of water (180°F) and knead gently until completely mixed", "iced": "Add 2g sifted matcha to a tumbler, add 200ml cold filtered water, shake for 30 seconds" }
- Packaging
- 20g tin
- Certifications
- none disclosed
- Awards
- none disclosed directly on this product page (Tsuji's general reputation/awards mentioned, but not tied to this specific batch)
- Shelf Life Storage
- not disclosed
- Reviews Ratings
- none disclosed
- Subscription Options
- none disclosed
Research notes
Highest-priced product among the 14 reviewed ($90 for 20g). Supports both usucha and koicha preparation, unlike some of the lower-tier products in the list which only show usucha/iced instructions.
