Koicha (thick)Kasuga no Mukashi
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
$108.00 (30g)
~$3.60 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
As koicha: intense creaminess and uniquely delicious mildness, transforming into an explosive, majestic full-bodied sensation that lingers on the palate. As usucha: 'less mild and sweet than the previous tea [Chajyu-no-Mukashi]' but 'far more so than the next one, Kaguraden' (Sazen's own comparative ranking of its top-tier matchas). Ujichamatcha describes: strong umami and rich, deep flavour, delightful fresh aroma described as 'mirume-ka' (young bud fragrance).
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- Grade
- Koicha (thick tea) grade Uji matcha
- Region
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Maker
- Yamamasa Koyamaen
- Size Packaging
- 30 g, branded can
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder (100%)
- Shelf Life
- Best before DEC/2026
- Tasting Notes
- As koicha: intense creaminess and uniquely delicious mildness, transforming into an explosive, majestic full-bodied sensation that lingers on the palate. As usucha: 'less mild and sweet than the previous tea [Chajyu-no-Mukashi]' but 'far more so than the next one, Kaguraden' (Sazen's own comparative ranking of its top-tier matchas). Ujichamatcha describes: strong umami and rich, deep flavour, delightful fresh aroma described as 'mirume-ka' (young bud fragrance).
- Brewing Instructions
- Usucha: 1.5-2 g with 70 ml of 80C water, whisk vigorously until frothy. Koicha: 3.5-4 g with 30 ml of 80C water, mix gently until creamy. Consume all tea within one month of opening.
- Customer Rating
- 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 review) - Sazen Tea
- Price
- $119.99 USD for 30 grams in tin can packaging (Ujichamatcha.com, listed as currently sold out)
- Shipping
- Free shipping over $70, ships from California (Ujichamatcha)
- Name Meaning
- Name translates to roughly 'Kasuga of the Past,' evoking reverence for traditional tea preparation
- Made From
- Young tea buds (per the 'mirume-ka' young-bud-fragrance description)
Research notes
Sazen Tea's page provides an explicit internal ranking ('less mild than Chajyu-no-Mukashi, more mild than Kaguraden'), which is a useful relative-grade signal not present on other retailer pages. Ujichamatcha supplies price/size; general web summaries supply name-meaning context.
