Koicha (thick)Tasting notes
Cashew butter, Watercress, Crème fraiche
Umami, Nutty, Oceanic
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $105.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (18 fields)▾
- Price
- $105.00
- Size
- 20g tin
- Producer Blender
- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Producer Company
- Shogyokuen (operating since 1827 in Kyotanabe)
- Region
- Kyotanabe
- Harvest Year
- 2025
- Cultivar
- Blend (no specific cultivar names disclosed)
- Grade
- Not given a named grade tier; described as showcasing 'pinnacle grade teas' blending skill
- Tasting Notes
- [ "Cashew butter", "Watercress", "Crème fraiche" ]
- Flavor Descriptors
- [ "Umami", "Nutty", "Oceanic" ]
- Brewing Koicha
- 4g sifted matcha with 30-35ml water at 180°F, knead gently until paint-like consistency
- Brewing Usucha
- 2g sifted matcha with 65ml hot water at 180°F, whisk vigorously in a 'Z' pattern until foam forms
- Ingredients
- Not explicitly listed (implied 100% matcha green tea)
- Certifications
- None listed
- Awards
- None specific to this product; general brand-level mention of many awards won by Kobayashi's blending over the years
- Shelf Life
- Not specified
- Reviews Ratings
- None present on page
- Listing Context
- Sold via Kettl.co under 'The Hiroshi Kobayashi Collection'
Research notes
Same sourcing situation as Chikka: no standalone official Shogyokuen English site found; Kettl.co product page used as the most detailed authoritative source. Description emphasizes richness/smoothness and 'unparalleled quality' as a showcase of Kobayashi's blending skill.
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