Koicha (thick)Tsuyuhikari Matcha Green Tea
Koicha (thick), sourced from Shizuoka, Tsuyuhikari cultivar
$34.00
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Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Tsuyuhikari
Region
Shizuoka
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Shizuoka, Japan
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Deep, bodied, umami-forward with a note of hops; sweet, long finish; vibrant, deep green liquor; deep umami and exquisite flavor
Bright and fresh, like a spring field in the mountains
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- Price
- $34.00
- Size
- 30g tin
- Servings
- 15 servings
- Cultivar
- Tsuyuhikari -- a relatively rare, premium single cultivar, developed in Shizuoka Prefecture by crossing Shiz7132 with Asatsuyu; submitted for registration in 2000, officially designated a recommended variety by Shizuoka Prefecture in April 2001
- Region Producer
- Haruno, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; mist-covered tea farms; farmed, stone-milled, and crafted by a husband-and-wife team
- Certifications Claims
- Non-GMO; certified radiation & heavy metal free
- Name Meaning
- Tsuyuhikari translates to 'dew light'
- Flavor Profile
- Deep, bodied, umami-forward with a note of hops; sweet, long finish; vibrant, deep green liquor; deep umami and exquisite flavor
- Aroma
- Bright and fresh, like a spring field in the mountains
- Chemistry Notes
- High in theanine (amino acid responsible for sweetness/umami); relatively low catechins, so bitterness/astringency are minimal
- Usage
- Suitable for koicha preparation; also noted as ideal for iced tea when brewed with cold water
- Brewing Instructions
- Warm chawan bowl with hot water. Add 1.5-2g (1 tsp) matcha; add 1 oz water at 160-175F to make paste (koicha). Add 1.5-2 oz additional water. Whisk with chasen until aerated (usucha).
- Processing
- Stone-milled in Japan
- Product Url Slug Note
- URL slug is 'tsuyuhikari-organic-matcha-green-tea' implying organic, though the word 'organic' was not explicitly repeated as a certification claim in the extracted body copy (only Non-GMO and radiation/heavy-metal-free were explicitly stated)
- Availability
- Currently sold out, 'Notify Me' option available
- Cross Sell
- Dark Wood Chasen ($30.00) featured as a paired/related product
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed
- Awards
- Not disclosed
- Reviews
- No review ratings or counts visible on page
Research notes
Product name given as 'Tsuyuhikari Matcha Green Tea' on-page, though URL slug says 'tsuyuhikari-organic-matcha-green-tea' suggesting an organic claim not explicitly restated in the visible marketing copy (only Non-GMO / radiation-free were explicit). Not treated as a firm contradiction since 'organic' in the slug could simply be historical/SEO naming, but flagged for awareness.
