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Marukyu Koyamaen

Unkaku

KoichaFrom ¥3700 (20g) — ~$22.81 USD (converted, rate as of 2026-07-16)

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Official Page Title
Unkaku
Product Category Breadcrumb
Matcha > Principal matcha
Description Text
Characterized by a soft, smooth finish, this premium-grade Matcha also has a sweet aroma and rich flavor. It's also one of the most popular of all Marukyu Koyamaen's principal Matchas. Suitable for making both thick and thin teas.
Grade Disclosed
Explicitly called 'premium-grade Matcha'
Tasting Notes Disclosed
Soft, smooth finish; sweet aroma; rich flavor
Recommended Use
Suitable for making both thick tea (koicha) and thin tea (usucha)
Popularity Claim
Described as 'one of the most popular of all Marukyu Koyamaen's principal Matchas'
Stock Status
Currently out of stock and unavailable (as of page check on 2026-07-12)
Sizes And Prices JPY
{ "20g can": 3700, "40g can": 7120, "100g can": 17150, "100g bag": 16840 }
Package Dimensions
{ "20g can": "diameter 6cm x height 4.5cm", "40g can": "diameter 6cm x height 7cm", "100g can": "diameter 7cm x height 10cm", "100g bag": "width 21cm x depth 14.5cm x height 14.5cm" }
Best Before Period
7 months (all sizes)
Order Limit
Products categorized as 'Matcha' are limited to 5 items per order
Storage Instructions
Store the matcha green tea in a dark and cool cabinet or in your refrigerator
Brewing Instructions
Links to separate 'Preparation of Matcha' page
Currency Display Options
[ "JPY", "USD", "EUR", "GBP", "CNY" ]
Account Requirement
Must register and log in to shop / purchase
Site Wide Availability Notice Shown
Notice about limited/randomized matcha restocking due to high order volume, shown at top of page (applies to all Matcha products site-wide, not specific to Unkaku)

Research notes

One of the more descriptively detailed pages in this batch: explicit grade claim, tasting notes, and usage guidance are all present (unlike most 'Tea Schools Favored' products which have almost no descriptive text). No cultivar, region, or harvest timing disclosed; no awards or review ratings disclosed.

Secondary sources

Veggiekins (YouTube)review
{
  "tier": "unconfirmed",
  "notes": "Confirmed tested in 'Taste Test Part 6', but this session could not retrieve the specific tier/verdict given (no transcript access)."
}
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Meredith Mao (YouTube)review
{
  "notes": "Named in title/description as one of the best matcha brands she'd rebuy, from a 34-powder collection review. Specific product/score not retrievable without transcript access."
}
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