Miyama - Shiga Matcha

Name: Miyama - Shiga Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 48 USD

Koicha (thick)

SweetUmamiBitterAstringent

From $48.00 (100g)

~$0.48 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Tasting notes

Sweetness: moderate-high; Umami: present; Aroma: noted; Astringency: moderate; Bitterness: low-moderate

Pricing as disclosed

100g — $48.00

1000g — $288.00

Full details

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Price: $48.00
Size: 100g
Producer: Maruyasu Chagyō (丸安茶業)
Region: Shiga Prefecture (specifically Tsuchiyama and Asamiya areas)
Description: Specially blended with lattes in mind, with its vibrant colour and snappy characteristics meant to work well with milk. The name means "Deep in the Mountains."
Recommended Uses: Usage spectrum from baking through latte, usucha, to koicha, with latte highlighted as primary recommendation
Flavor Profile: Sweetness: moderate-high; Umami: present; Aroma: noted; Astringency: moderate; Bitterness: low-moderate
Brewing Hot Latte: Mix 4g (2 tsp) sifted matcha with 40ml water at 70°C, add 180ml steamed milk
Brewing Iced Latte: Same matcha base poured over 180ml milk in ice-filled glass
Producer Background: Founded 1872; currently headed by Maeno Yasuharu, a 9th-dan Chashi (second-highest professional rank)
Review Rating: 5 stars, 1 review

Research notes

Only one size (100g) is listed for this product, unlike sibling Maruyasu Chagyō product Hika (20g/50g) - noted as a genuine product-specific difference, not an error. No cultivar name, harvest date, certifications, ingredients, shelf life, or packaging details disclosed.