Koicha Sazumimukashi

Uji matcha for making koicha from Kanbayashi Shunsho

During the Edo period, there were years when the buds sprouted earlier than usual, and the name, Sazumimukashi, refers to the tea made from these early-harvested leaves.

This tea shines as a koicha, and it has everything one would want from a good quality thick tea. It is versatile. Umami-rich and fresh with a herbal edge, almost like fresh basil leaves. Yet, the darkish chocolatey flavor makes it perfect for a relaxing tea time. The aftertaste is an indulging flavor blend of walnut and vanilla notes and this combination makes it similar to bold yet sweet desserts, such as macarons. Compared to the 'Koicha Zuihou' below it in the lineup, this tea is stronger, more intense, and has a bolder character.

Prepared as an usucha, it is a balanced tea where the nuttiness still takes the center stage but with a mischievous bitterness that adds character without being overpowering.

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Item code: MKS005

Maker: Kanbayashi Shunsho

Origin: Kyoto Pref., JAPAN

Ingredients: green tea powder

Best before: AUG / 2025

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How to prepare

HOW TO PREPARE

As Koicha:
STEP 1) Put 4g (0.8 US tsp, 2 teaspoon or 4 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2) Pour 30 ml (1 fl oz) 85℃ (185°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Gently mix with a chasen (tea whisk) until creamy.

As Usucha:
STEP 1) Put 2g (0.4 US tsp, 1 teaspoon or 2 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2) Pour 75 ml (2.4 fl oz) 85℃ (185°F) water over the matcha powder.
STEP 3) Whisk with a chasen (tea whisk) until foamy.

❖ Before Step 1, warm up the tea bowl with hot water, then dry it with a cloth to create the perfect temperature so make the most delicious matcha with a fresh scent while preparing. (Optional)
❖ To prevent clotting of the matcha powder, sift it through a fine strainer before use. (Strongly recommended)
❖ After the matcha is done, drink it immediately, because as it cools down it gets more and more bitter. (Recommended)
❖ Freshness is the most important thing for the enjoyment of Matcha. It is best to use up the tea within one month of opening. (Strongly recommended)

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Ma******, 2025-03-03 12:16 JST, CANADA

This one is so so good, I only got the 20g box but now I wish I got a bigger size before it sold out. A very tasty umami and dark chocolate flavor as a latte. As a koicha, I also more of the basil and umami notes from the description and less of the dark chocolate. I didn't notice much bitterness or astringency as well which I liked. Highly recommend!

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Gi******, 2025-01-25 17:45 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

I tasted the 40g and finished it within 3 days. I just ordered again and got the 200g this time. If you like bold, nutty, and creamy matcha then this is for you. It's addicting. - @matchamalist

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Sh******, 2024-12-26 07:17 JST, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

I loved it. I ordered the 20g and upon tasting it immediately added the 100g for my next sazen order. Nutty and super creamy. I would say it is a better version of isuzu from mk.

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Al******, 2024-12-04 08:44 JST, AUSTRALIA

In this review, the matcha was prepared as an Usucha. I was expecting the drink to taste like bitter, raw walnuts, since that was what was promised in the description, but to my surprise, it's actually much closer to the Koicha description. It was very dark chocolate-y and intensely creamy. Despite it being so creamy, though, you definitely won't get tired of drinking this because the matcha somehow still has some freshness to it. This is probably the first matcha I've tasted where it was promised to be nutty, and actually delivered on it instead just being plain bitter. It's not intensely sweet, like Biwa no Shiro, but it has a very balanced flavour. tl;dr This matcha is great if you thought Aya no Mori was good, but still lack some depth and maturity to it. Oh, and if you have a few more bucks to spare.

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