Shunka

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $68.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Name

Shunka Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price": "$68.00", "stock": "available for cart addition" } ]

Grade Type

Koicha Matcha (thick-tea grade), described as 'peerless'

Producer

Yamamasa Koyamaen (the Koyama Family, described in one source as fifth generation)

Producer Background

Roots trace back to the early 1600s when the Koyama family began cultivating and producing tea in the Uji region; centuries of tea production experience; regularly recognized at All Japan Tea Judging Competitions; favored by tea ceremony schools and Michelin-starred chefs

Region

Ogura, Uji

Cultivar

Blend

Production Year

2025

Exclusivity

Sourced exclusively for 'Kettl Matcha Sen Mon Ten'

Tasting Notes

[ "Grassfed Milk", "Cashew", "Nori" ]

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Grassy", "Umami", "Nutty", "Oceanic" ]

Flavor Summary

A distinct dark chocolate note emerges, balanced by a cocoa-like sweetness and a soft, lingering finish; described as 'rich and decadent'

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "2g matcha + 65ml water (180°F), whisk in 'Z' pattern", "koicha": "4g matcha + 30-35ml water (180°F), knead until a paint-like texture", "iced": "2g matcha + 200ml cold water, shake 30 seconds" }

Packaging

20g tin

Awards

Producer (Yamamasa Koyamaen) regularly recognized at All Japan Tea Judging Competitions (not a specific award tied to this batch)

Certifications

none disclosed

Shelf Life Storage

not disclosed

Reviews Ratings

none disclosed

Subscription Options

not specified on this page

Research notes

One of only two products in this list explicitly labeled 'Koicha Matcha' as a grade/type on the page itself (the others support koicha preparation but are not labeled as a koicha-grade product by default).

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best High-Grade — $95, ceremonial grade",
  "notes": "Recommended by Michelle Puyane (Chalait owner); 'light, sweet' profile for connoisseurs; listed as out of stock at capture time."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$24.99"
}