Koicha (thick)Price in context
At $5.25 per gram, it costs more than 98% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 119 koicha-grade matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $2.00 per gram, and this one is roughly 2.6× the grade median. Among Shogyokuen's 9 matchas with a confirmed price, this is its most expensive per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. How we research
Tasting notes
Cashew butter, Watercress, Crème fraiche
Umami, Nutty, Oceanic
Pricing as disclosed
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.
