Koicha (thick)Asahi Matcha
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Asahi cultivar
SweetUmamiCreamy
$83.00
The price is confirmed, but package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.
View product→Grade
Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Asahi
Region
Uji
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Refreshing qualities of saline ocean salt with a touch of juicy tropical fruit like guava
Zero astringency, lively yet rich mouthfeel and creamy body reminiscent of fresh vanilla whipped cream, with deeply satisfying umami
Compared to a refined Pinot Noir
Full details
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- Price
- $83.00
- Size
- 30g tin
- Servings
- 15 servings
- Grade Tier
- Premium hand-harvested single-estate matcha, suitable for koicha (thick tea) preparation
- Cultivar
- Asahi (single-cultivar, unblended, single-estate)
- Region Farm
- Uji, Japan; grown and produced by Tsuji-san, described as a 5th-generation master farmer
- Cultivation Method
- Tea plants are unpruned, cultivated with organic fertilizers, traditional 'Honzu' shade-growing technique, in the region's red clay soil
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, certified radiation and heavy metal free
- Quality Claims
- Described as having 'the highest concentrations of L-theanine and amino acids ever recorded of any matcha in the world'; Tsuji-san has 'won countless awards in Japan for his teas' (no specific award names/years given)
- Tasting Notes
- { "aroma": "Refreshing qualities of saline ocean salt with a touch of juicy tropical fruit like guava", "flavor": "Zero astringency, lively yet rich mouthfeel and creamy body reminiscent of fresh vanilla whipped cream, with deeply satisfying umami" }
- Flavor Comparison
- Compared to a refined Pinot Noir
- Brewing Instructions
- Warm chawan bowl with hot water; add 1.5-2g (1 tsp) matcha; add 1oz of 160-175°F water and whisk into a thick paste; add another 1.5-2oz water; whisk with chasen until fully aerated
- Harvest Timing
- First flush / shincha season harvest
- Processing
- Hand-harvested, stone-milled to perfection
- Availability Status
- Sold Out at time of check, with 'Notify Me When It's Available' option
Research notes
Page frames Asahi as part of Mizuba's exclusive line sourced from master farmer Tsuji-san. Award claims are vague ('countless awards') with no specifics. No ingredients list, shelf life, or review count/rating shown on this product page.
