Koicha (thick)Kyotanabe Gokou Matcha
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji, Gokou cultivar
$40.00 (20g)
~$2.00 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Cultivar
Gokou
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $2.00 per gram, it costs more than 83% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 353 Uji matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.28 per gram, and this one is roughly 1.6× the regional median. Among Tezumi's 51 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 29th-cheapest per gram.
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Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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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"
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (16 fields)▾
- 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
Research notes
No certifications, ingredients, shelf life, or packaging details disclosed.
