Asagiri no Mukashi

Name: Asagiri no Mukashi
Brand: Nakamura Tokichi
Price: 49 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji

SweetUmamiCreamySmoothRichBitterAstringent

$49.00 (30g)

~$1.63 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Full-bodied umami, low bitterness and astringency, sweet notes, complex flavor; named after gentle morning mist ('asagiri'), soft sweetness with balanced umami depth, velvety smooth finish

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $49.00

Full details

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Price: JPY 6,000 (regular price)
Stock Status: Out of stock (at time of check)
Size: 30g can
Container Dimensions: Height 2.7 in x Diameter 2.3 in (6.8 x 5.9 cm)
Net Weight: 1.06 oz (30g)
Gross Weight: 2.68 oz (76g)
Expiration Date: 2 months (from purchase, per page)
Storage: Avoid high temperature and high humidity
Ingredients: Green tea (Japan) - single ingredient
Allergens: None declared
Nutrition Per 30g Can: { "calories": "71 kcal", "protein": "8.9g", "fat": "1.6g", "carbohydrates": "11.9g", "salt_equivalent": "0g" }
Grade Tier: Recommended for usucha (thin tea); page title also says 'Usucha-Recommended Matcha'
Tea Name Tradition: Okonomi (chosen name) of Hounsai Sosho of Urasenke
Endorsement: Favorite of Urasenke Master Yuyusai (referenced in some listings) and associated with Hounsai Sosho naming tradition
Tasting Notes: Full-bodied umami, low bitterness and astringency, sweet notes, complex flavor; named after gentle morning mist ('asagiri'), soft sweetness with balanced umami depth, velvety smooth finish
Preparation: Recommended for both usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea); also suited to creative matcha beverages and desserts due to vibrant green hue and ultra-fine texture
Region: Uji, Kyoto (brand home region; not explicitly restated on this specific product page beyond brand context)
Brand Background: Founded 1854; Nakamura Tokichi Honten, one of Japan's most esteemed tea producers, based in Uji, Kyoto
Customer Reviews: { "total_reviews": 11, "five_star_pct": "91% (10 reviews)", "one_star_pct": "9% (1 review)", "sample_feedback": "fast delivery; fresh and tasty quality" }

Research notes

Product page confirms 'Usucha-Recommended Matcha' and 'Okonomi of Hounsai Sosho' in the page title, but a separate web search summary attributed the matcha to 'Urasenke Master Yuyusai' recommendation - both endorsement claims appear in different sources (title vs. search snippet) referencing this product; not fully reconciled on a single fetch of the page body. Cultivar and specific farm/harvest timing were not disclosed on the page.