Kyotanabe Gokou Matcha

Name: Kyotanabe Gokou Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 40 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Gokou cultivar

SweetUmamiBitterAstringent

$40.00 (20g)

~$2.00 per gram

Grade

Koicha (thick)

Cultivar

Gokou

Region

Uji

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

Sweetness: present; Umami: deep but not overpowering; Aroma: unique, fruity character; Astringency: moderate; Bitterness: present

"Clear expression of Gokou's signature aroma and flavour, with a deep body and notes of fresh edamame"

20g — $40.00

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Price: $40.00
Size: 20g
Producer: Rishouen (利招園)
Region: Kyōtanabe, Kyōto (southwest of Uji City)
Cultivar: Gokou
Harvest: May 2025
Picking Method: Hand-picked
Flavor Profile: Sweetness: present; Umami: deep but not overpowering; Aroma: unique, fruity character; Astringency: moderate; Bitterness: present
Tasting Notes: "Clear expression of Gokou's signature aroma and flavour, with a deep body and notes of fresh edamame"
Recommended Uses: Koicha (thick tea), Usucha (thin tea), Latte, Baking
Brewing Usucha: 70°C (158°F) water, 2g matcha + 70ml water, whisk briskly back-and-forth for ~20 seconds
Brewing Koicha: 85°C (185°F) water, 4g matcha + 30ml water, knead in circular motion until smooth and glossy
Review Rating: 5 stars, 11 reviews
Regional Information: "Fields and hills of Kyōtanabe are known for producing high quality tencha and gyokuro as some of the prime ingredients in Ujicha blends"
Cultivar Details: Gokou was "selected from an Uji zairai in the early 1950s" and remains unregistered; "relatively thin" leaves ideal for shaded tea production with yields comparable to Yabukita
Producer Info: Rishouen, founded 1947, is a "small, family owned tea producer located in Uji, Kyoto" specializing in tencha selection and matcha blending; head Koji Kagata is a tea ceremony practitioner