- Varietal: Gokou
- Oxidation: Unoxidized
- Production: Shade Grown and Stone Milled
- Oxidation: Unoxidized
- Caffeine: High
Often reserved for traditional tea ceremonies—it’s approved by the grandmaster of the Urasenke School of Chanoyu—this higher-grade Koicha (thick matcha) from the Marukyu-Koyama En company never bows to the bitterness typical of lesser-quality marketplace matchas. Its soft, deeply complex flavors, velvety green color and delicate, fresh fragrance gives way to an intense, lingering umami-rich finish. Prepare a bowl of Choan, or “Long Peace” 長安 in Japanese, to create a calming, ritual space in your day—with or without the tatami teahouse.
Whip our fine matchas with traditional matcha whisks and bowls for optimal froth and flavor.
Preparation Guidelines:
- Koicha 4g | 1oz. @ 180˚F | whisk slowly until frothy
- Usucha 2g | 2oz. @ 180˚F | whisk vigorously until frothy
We source our high-quality matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen in Uji, Kyoto of Japan, a region well-known for its various kinds of tea. With three centuries of experience, Marukyu Koyamaen offers nothing short of fine-quality matcha, to the point where their "best by" date is labeled for only 7 months after production. We've long noticed that their matcha is longer-lasting than this "best by" date and can be enjoyed with freshness and flavor for months, if not longer, after the date
