Koicha (thick)Chajyu no Mukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
$162.00 (30g)
~$5.40 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Uniquely delicious, incredibly mild and pleasant; highly intense yet magically light body; creamy, full-bodied aftertaste that lingers especially as koicha; as thick tea shows fresh tender green flavours plus toasted-seed and roasted-coffee aromas (Sazen). Ujichamatcha describes: deep umami-rich profile, silky/smooth texture, vibrant jade-green hue, refined delicate aroma, naturally lingering sweetness.
Pricing as disclosed
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- Grade
- Koicha (thick tea) grade Uji matcha; described by Sazen Tea as the 'Top grade matcha tea of Yamamasa Koyamaen'
- Region
- Kyoto Prefecture (Uji), Japan
- Maker
- Yamamasa Koyamaen
- Size Packaging
- 30 g in branded can (Sazen); Ujichamatcha also lists a 30 gram tin
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder (100%)
- Shelf Life
- Best before DEC/2026 (per Sazen listing snapshot)
- Item Code
- MYK001 (Sazen)
- Tasting Notes
- Uniquely delicious, incredibly mild and pleasant; highly intense yet magically light body; creamy, full-bodied aftertaste that lingers especially as koicha; as thick tea shows fresh tender green flavours plus toasted-seed and roasted-coffee aromas (Sazen). Ujichamatcha describes: deep umami-rich profile, silky/smooth texture, vibrant jade-green hue, refined delicate aroma, naturally lingering sweetness.
- Brewing Instructions
- Usucha (thin tea): 1.5-2 g matcha (approx. 1/2 tsp or 2 chashaku) with 70 ml of 80C water, whisk vigorously with chasen until frothy. Koicha (thick tea): 3.5-4 g matcha (approx. 1 tsp or 4 chashaku) with 30 ml of 80C water, mix gently until creamy.
- Customer Rating
- 3.5 out of 5 stars (2 reviews) - Sazen Tea
- Price Size Ujichamatcha
- $179.99 USD for a 30 Gram Tin (Ujichamatcha.com); listed as currently sold out
- Shipping Ujichamatcha
- Free shipping over $70; ships from California, no tariffs
- Name Meaning
- 'Cha' (茶) = tea; '寿' (read 'jyu' here) connotes long life and celebration of auspiciousness
- Rarity
- Described (via general web coverage citing Yamamasa Koyamaen materials) as a rare product, produced only a few dozen kilograms per year, made from raw materials that placed in tea competitions or from Yamamasa's own gardens of equivalent quality
- Official Site Note
- Brand's own site (yamamasa-koyamaen.co.jp/en/product/chano-yu.html) lists 'Chajyu-no-mukashi' by name in its matcha lineup but discloses no grade/price/tasting specifics on that page.
Research notes
Primary source used: Sazen Tea authorized retailer product page (detailed spec sheet: grade, origin, ingredients, shelf life, brewing, rating) cross-checked against Ujichamatcha.com (US authorized retailer, price/size/tasting-note description) and general web coverage for name meaning/rarity claims. No price is shown on the Sazen Tea page itself (price field appears blank/currency-symbol-only in the fetched content), so pricing is sourced from Ujichamatcha ($179.99/30g). Brand's own official site only names the product without a dedicated spec page in English.
