Koicha Matsukazemukashi

Uji matcha for making koicha from Kanbayashi Shunsho

Matsukazemukashi is “entry-level” matcha in the Kanbayashi koicha tea portfolio.

This koicha tea is pleasantly full-bodied with a light toasty-nutty flavor and a hint of astringency. When prepared as usucha, it is smooth, light, and pleasantly full-bodied, with a creamy, slightly nutty finish.

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Item code: MKS007

Maker: Kanbayashi Shunsho

Origin: Kyoto Pref., JAPAN

Ingredients: green tea powder

Best before: MAR / 2027

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How to prepare

USUCHA

STEP 1: Place 1.5–2 g (approx. ½ tsp or 2 chashaku (traditional tea scoop)) of matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2: Pour 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) of 80°C (176°F) water over the powder.
STEP 3: Whisk (vigorously) with a chasen (tea whisk) until frothy.

❖ Warm the tea bowl with hot water first, then dry it thoroughly with a cloth. This helps maintain the ideal temperature and brings out the fresh aroma of the matcha.
❖ Sift the matcha powder through a fine strainer before use to prevent clumping (strongly recommended).
❖ Drink the matcha immediately after preparing it, as it may become more bitter as it cools.
❖ After opening the matcha packaging, consume all the tea within one month for the best experience.

KOICHA

STEP 1: Place 3.5–4 g (approx. 1 tsp or 4 chashaku (traditional tea scoop)) of matcha powder into a suitable tea bowl.
STEP 2: Pour 30 ml (2.4 fl oz) of 80°C (176°F) water over the powder.
STEP 3: Gently mix with a chasen until creamy.

❖ Warm the tea bowl with hot water first, then dry it thoroughly with a cloth. This helps maintain the ideal temperature and brings out the fresh aroma of the matcha.
❖ Sift the matcha powder through a fine strainer before use to prevent clumping (strongly recommended).
❖ Drink the matcha immediately after preparing it, as it may become more bitter as it cools.
❖ After opening the matcha packaging, consume all the tea within one month for the best experience.

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Vi******, 2026-08-01 05:55 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Na******, 2025-12-06 23:57 JST, SINGAPORE

Super mild and non-umami matcha. Very smooth and perfect for those who don't like the astringency and bitterness with some blends of matcha.

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Va******, 2025-10-08 03:05 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

I bought this one because I wanted to try different varieties of matcha and omggg this one was so good that I’m planning on buying more!! It’s nutty and doesn’t leave that bitterness taste. Tastes amazing in a latte. Totally recommend if you’re a beginner!

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Xi******, 2025-09-11 03:56 JST, CANADA

!this one smells really good! Like a sweet umami peanut snack. I think the name means Wind in the Pines or something, and it's a good name for it - crisp, bold, umami, and nutty. This tastes like the next pokemon evolution of Aya no Mori but less astringent and less bitter, and with more depth/complexity.

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Ke******, 2025-02-20 13:18 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

This was my first matcha that had a stronger umami flavor to it and I absolutely loved it. I finished my 20g far too quickly and will be reordering once it is in stock again.

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Me******, 2025-02-12 10:27 JST, MEXICO

Nice color but gritty texture. As an usucha it has a low but lingering bitterness with light umami notes and a slightly nutty finish. As a koicha it has the same type of bitterness, more noticeable -but still mild- umami notes and a slight toasty flavor. It has low astringency, almost unnoticeable if you don´t pay close attention. As a latte it had a mellow grassy taste with no umami nor bitterness; I didn´t notice any nutty nor toasty notes. When prepared with 80°C water its bitterness reminded me to that of burnt toast; when using 85°C water its bitterness seemed like that of 80% dark chocolate. This matcha is definitely full-bodied, but it has a very short finish, which left me hanging for more with every sip. Its low but lingering bitterness may be a downside for some people. If you don´t enjoy some bitterness in your matcha this may not be for you. It is a solid option for a daily usucha, but it´s not really up there in terms of koicha. Personally it´s not a bad matcha, but neither a memorable one.

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Ma******, 2025-01-09 17:49 JST, CANADA

it's so good as a latte- not too light at all. i liked it as a koicha and it was also good as an usucha although slightly bitter but not too unpleasantly so. the description is quite accurate, although i didn't get a bunch of umami really (or maybe i just don't know how to notice it), but i still really liked it. this matcha might also become a daily matcha for me 👍

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Ly******, 2024-11-16 02:48 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

I absolutely love how rich this is! it is perfect for lattes. The umami is so good and there was no astringency! I ordered the 20g can and finished it so I ordered the 100g can right away!

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