Shirakawa Gokou Matcha

Name: Shirakawa Gokou Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 84 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Shirakawa, Gokou cultivar

SweetUmamiRichBitterAstringent

$84.00 (20g)

~$4.20 per gram

Grade

Koicha (thick)

Cultivar

Gokou

Region

Shirakawa

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Shirakawa (Uji), Japan

Rich, round, and deep; mellow taste with deep umami (not overpowering); distinctive fruity aroma

High sweetness, high umami, moderate aroma, low astringency, low bitterness

20g — $84.00

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Price: $84.00
Size: 20g
Producer: Seicha Tsujiki (製茶辻喜), fifth-generation farmer Tsuji Kiyoharu
Region: Shirakawa, Kyoto (smaller area south of Uji City known for high-grade gyokuro, among rolling hills)
Cultivar: Gokou - an unregistered but popular Kyoto cultivar selected from Uji zairai in the early 1950s, with thin leaves ideal for shaded tea
Harvest: May 2025; hand-picked, once per year
Tasting Notes: Rich, round, and deep; mellow taste with deep umami (not overpowering); distinctive fruity aroma
Flavor Profile: High sweetness, high umami, moderate aroma, low astringency, low bitterness
Recommended Uses: Koicha (thick tea) primarily; also usucha, lattes, baking
Brewing Usucha: 70°C (158°F) water, 2g matcha to 70ml water, whisk briskly ~20 seconds
Brewing Koicha: 85°C (185°F) water, 4g matcha to 30ml water, knead in circular motion until glossy
Production Methods: 95% shade coverage (10% darker than typical); double-rate organic fertilizer application; single annual hand-harvest
Awards: Most awarded tencha farmer in Japan; multiple first-place regional and national awards; amino acid levels over double the usual amount
Reviews: 5-star rating, 2 reviews
Promotion: Free Tsuji-san 20g sample offered with $85+ matcha purchases
Certifications: Organic fertilizer mentioned in production methods; no formal organic certification of the tea itself stated