Koicha (thick)Shunka
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
$68.00 (20g)
~$3.40 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $3.40 per gram, it costs more than 95% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 353 Uji matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.28 per gram, and this one is roughly 2.7× the regional median. Among Kettl's 29 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 20th-cheapest per gram.
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Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Grassfed Milk, Cashew, Nori
Grassy, Umami, Nutty, Oceanic
A distinct dark chocolate note emerges, balanced by a cocoa-like sweetness and a soft, lingering finish; described as 'rich and decadent'
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- 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).
