Moegi - Yame Matcha

Name: Moegi - Yame Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 24 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Yame

SweetUmamiBitterAstringent

From $24.00 (20g)

~$1.20 per gram

Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Yame

Sourcing

Yame, Japan

Visual indicators for sweetness, umami, aroma, astringency, bitterness; no numeric values provided

"Snappy and refreshing" with "strong, punchy flavour" that "cuts through milk"; suitable for preparations from baking to concentrated koicha

20g — $24.00

50g — $48.60

Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)▾

Price: Sale price $48.60 (Regular $54.00) for 20g Can; 50g Bag option also available (price for this size not separately itemized in the fetched content)
Producer: Kogacha
Region: Yame, Fukuoka
Harvest: May 2025
Cultivar: Blend (specific cultivars not named)
Flavor Profile: Visual indicators for sweetness, umami, aroma, astringency, bitterness; no numeric values provided
Tasting Description: "Snappy and refreshing" with "strong, punchy flavour" that "cuts through milk"; suitable for preparations from baking to concentrated koicha
Recommended Uses: Baking, latte, usucha (thin tea), koicha (thick tea), with latte highlighted as primary recommendation
Brewing Hot Latte: 4g matcha + 40ml water at 70°C, plus 180ml steamed milk
Brewing Iced Latte: Same base, poured over ice with milk
Brewing Usucha: 2g matcha + 70ml water at 70°C, whisked for ~20 seconds
Translation: "Moegi (萌黄) translates to bud green"
Review Rating: 5 stars, 1 review
Packaging: Available in 20g can or 50g bag
Producer Background: Kogacha founded 1938, specializes in gyokuro and matcha from the Yame region