Koicha (thick)Seiun
Koicha (thick), sourced from Uji
$55.08 (30g)
~$1.84 per gram
Grade
Koicha (thick)
Region
Uji
Price in context
At $1.84 per gram, it costs more than 80% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 353 Uji matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.28 per gram, and this one is above the regional median. Among Yamamasa Koyamaen's 5 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 2nd-cheapest per gram.
Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. See how Uji compares · How we research
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Intense, velvety full-bodied, robust, creamy, sweet koicha with a robust, characteristic, lingering aftertaste revealing toasted seed aromas; when prepared thin, offers intensive, creamy flavours.
Vibrant green color, velvety texture; harmonious balance of deep umami, gentle sweetness, and a smooth, lingering finish.
Complex flavor profile with rich umami, delicate sweetness, fresh vegetal notes, minimal astringency; described more fully by Sazen as intense/velvety/robust (above).
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)▾
- Grade
- Koicha (thick tea) grade Uji matcha
- Region
- Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Maker
- Yamamasa Koyamaen
- Item Code
- MYK004 (Sazen)
- Net Weight Packaging
- 30 g, branded can (Sazen); Ujichamatcha also lists a 150 Gram Tin
- Ingredients
- Green tea powder (100%)
- Shelf Life
- Best before JAN/2027
- Tasting Notes Sazen
- Intense, velvety full-bodied, robust, creamy, sweet koicha with a robust, characteristic, lingering aftertaste revealing toasted seed aromas; when prepared thin, offers intensive, creamy flavours.
- Tasting Notes Ujichamatcha
- Vibrant green color, velvety texture; harmonious balance of deep umami, gentle sweetness, and a smooth, lingering finish.
- Tasting Notes General Web
- Complex flavor profile with rich umami, delicate sweetness, fresh vegetal notes, minimal astringency; described more fully by Sazen as intense/velvety/robust (above).
- 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. Sift powder through fine strainer; consume within one month after opening.
- Price Sizes Ujichamatcha
- $59.59 USD; available in 30 Gram Tin and 150 Gram Tin, both listed sold out
- Name Meaning
- Named after the 'blue cloud' (Seiun)
- Recommended Use
- Ideal for koicha and formal chanoyu (tea ceremony); balance of depth and softness also suits usucha
- Distribution Claim
- Ujichamatcha's page states Seiun is 'Sold exclusively on Ujicha Matcha'
Research notes
Sazen Tea supplies detailed grade/brewing/shelf-life data; Ujichamatcha supplies pricing/sizes but also makes an exclusivity claim that is contradicted by the existence of Sazen Tea's own product page (and several other retailers found in search results, e.g. ShibaMatcha, Cafe Kobe, Five Elements Home, Etsy listings, all selling Seiun).
