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Uji matcha for making koicha from Kanbayashi Shunsho
Matcha Babamukashi is the third highest grade matcha of the long-established tea maker, Kanbayashi Shunsho.
The story behind the name is that Tokugawa Ieyasu was so fond of the tea made by the mother of the first generation of the Kanbayashi family that he called it "Babacha", meaning "Grandmother's tea". He gave her a tea garden in Wakamori as a reward, and named the tea picked there “Babamukashi". This is a prestigious tea name that is only allowed to be used by the Kanbayashi family.
The scent of the fresh matcha powder already promises a sweet, dessert-like tea with a hint of vanilla. The taste of this extraordinary matcha is uniquely creamy and sweet, a dynamic taste with no bitterness at all. With notes of dried dates, tender greens and vanilla that echoes from the fragrance, Babamukashi caresses without any sharpness or force. To finish the marvelous experience of drinking this matcha, the aftertaste is like a pleasant custard cream. Compared to the 'Koicha Hijirimukashi' below it in the lineup, it shares the same overall character but with a noticeably fuller and sweeter taste.
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Item code: MKS003
Maker: Kanbayashi Shunsho
Origin: Kyoto Pref., JAPAN
Ingredients: green tea powder
Best before: SEP / 2026
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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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Gr******, 2026-03-22 22:38 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
a little bit astringent, but with deep notes and good flavor
BL******, 2025-12-07 23:24 JST, MALAYSIA
I'm very sorry. It was a disappointment to me this time. I have tried it with 120ml/ 80ml/ 60ml. Only as a Koicha did I manage to appreciate this tea. Probably I have a heavier palate. As a Usucha, the flavours were too subtle and it was hard to froth as others mentioned. As a Koicha, I could appreciate its flavours better. Its color was exquisite, sweet, zero bitterness, very heavy and full mouth feel even as a Usucha (creamy mouth feel). Zero umami on the palate. Perhaps the makers intended to create uniqueness on how it feels and taste. My review does not reflect the quality of the tea. The review is influenced by my expectations vs pricing and the descriptions of the product.
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BL******, 2025-12-10 02:04 JST, MALAYSIA
Specifically for this comment, I measured my dose and its 2g on 75ml of water. The flavours are present but if compared to the many I have tried from your company, the flavours in this one are subtle. The complexity of it does not reveal itself that well.
Ri******, 2025-11-06 23:29 JST, JAPAN
scent: sweet, creamy, rich vanilla - I made Usacha first, this matcha does not beat up into a nice foam easily. The taste is completely different from the scent. It has some nuttyness, soft umami flavour, no real bitterness or astringency. But the sweet, rich scent doesn't show up in the flavour. - I tried making Koicha next. The sweet vanilla scent is very vaguely present, but not in its taste. It tastes somewhat nutty, but doesn't become too bitter compared to other koicha. This matcha powder has an extremely surprising scent/aroma. However, this doesn't translate well into the bowl of tea. Perhaps using it as an aromatic in desserts or using it cold in a latte would allow its special scent to shine through?
Ju******, 2025-06-29 12:41 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
My favorite matcha out of all the Kanbayashi Shunsho line. Zero bitterness as a koicha and is best for those who like latte's using no sugar. Babamukashi is a treat for everyone to enjoy.
Je******, 2025-04-11 11:14 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Good but I don’t think I would buy it again for $1.10/g.
Al******, 2024-12-04 15:44 JST, AUSTRALIA
Babamukashi was prepared as a latte. The short version of this review is: If you're going to drink this matcha as a latte, it's better to choose a less expensive matcha cause there's not much difference anyway! My recommendation would be Sazumimukashi from the same brand. Okay, for the finer details. This matcha is very creamy with a touch of sweetness. The sweetness was not overbearing, but just there to accompany the creaminess. It's not as dark chocolate-y as MK's Isuzu or Sazumimukashi, but it stays in its lane as a matcha. This characteristic actuallu reminded me of Ippodo's Ummon, though it has less depth. I don't really get the taste of dried dates or greens, but it's definitely accurate in its description of custard cream-like aftertaste. I also find this to be the matcha that froths the best amongst all the matchas from this brand that I've tasted so far. There's also no bitterness and or astringency. The biggest downside is that I don't really think it's all that unique. Most of the characteristics that I tasted from this matcha can also be found in some of the less expensive matcha in their Koicha line. Still, if you want to splurge (and you miss Ippodo's Ummon), this might serve as a great alternative.
Di******, 2024-10-08 14:12 JST, ISRAEL
I used to have Maryuku Koyamen matcha because it was the best, but since I found this one This Is My New Favorite! It’s subtle aroma with no bitterness whatsoever and very affordable price!
Ta******, 2024-10-01 09:57 JST, CANADA
Delicious tea, perfect as a koicha in my opinion, as the flavor is conplex yet not overpowering to the point of making one of my beginner guests uncomfortable, trying their first koicha. Like a verdant cream, tasting like eating a custard outside on a late summer day sitting in a lush meadow, or in a garden full of life.
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Special tea blend made to commemorate Sen no Rikyū from Kanbayashi Shunsho
Sazen Tea Office, 2025-12-09 16:56 JST, JAPAN
Hello! Can you tell us how many grams of matcha you used for the 120ml/ 80ml/ 60ml water?