Tsuji-no-Mukashi - Shirakawa Matcha

Name: Tsuji-no-Mukashi - Shirakawa Matcha
Brand: Tezumi
Price: 64 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Shirakawa

SweetUmamiBitterAstringent

$64.00 (20g)

~$3.20 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Shirakawa

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Shirakawa (Uji), Japan

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Tasting notes

Visual indicators for sweetness, umami, aroma, astringency, bitterness (no quantified intensity levels)

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $64.00

Full details

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Producer: Seicha Tsujiki (製茶辻喜)
Farm Head: Tsuji Kiyoharu, fifth-generation tencha farmer
Price: $64.00
Size: 20g
Region: Shirakawa, Kyoto
Harvest: May 2025; hand-picked
Cultivar: Blend (unspecified component breakdown)
Regional Context: Located a short drive south of Uji City, nestled among rolling hills, known primarily for high-grade gyokuro; smaller than nearby regions but a prime growing area for top-tier Ujicha
Awards: Most awarded tencha farmer in Japan; won countless prestigious awards; regional and national recognition multiple times; amino acid concentration at percentages over double the usual amount
Production Methods: Top-secret self-crafted mix of high-grade organic fertiliser at double the normal rate; 95% shade coverage (10% above standard); single annual hand-picked harvest
Recommended Uses: Koicha (thick tea, strongest concentration recommended), usucha, latte, baking
Flavor Profile: Visual indicators for sweetness, umami, aroma, astringency, bitterness (no quantified intensity levels)
Brewing Usucha: 70°C (158°F) water, 70ml water to 2g sifted matcha (2 tea scoops), whisk briskly back-and-forth ~20 seconds
Brewing Koicha: 85°C (185°F) water, 30ml water to 4g sifted matcha (3-4 tea scoops), knead in circular motion until smooth and glossy
Description: Kiyoharu Tsuji's highest quality blend exemplifies his skills as a tencha farmer and a chashi (茶師 - tea blender), creating a tea that is simultaneously classic and exceptional.
Reviews: 5 stars, 3 reviews
Packaging: Matcha tin (visual shown; no material/sustainability details provided)
Certifications: No organic, Fair Trade, or other certifications explicitly stated
Shipping Promo: Free domestic shipping on orders over $50
Shelf Life Storage: No explicit shelf-life or storage instructions provided beyond brewing guidelines