by Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten上林春松本店
Sazumimukashi (早摘昔) literally 'early-picked past,' emphasizes the quality of early-harvest leaves. A mid-tier koicha offering authentic thick tea character at a relatively accessible price.
Editorial verdict
Excellent value in Kanbayashi's koicha range — the early-harvest emphasis delivers fresh, vibrant flavor.
Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Official
¥3,564 / 40g
¥89/g
Japan Best Matcha
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Fresh, vegetal umami characteristic of early-picked leaves, moderate sweetness, and smooth texture.
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¥3,564
Range: ¥3,564 — ¥403,564
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kanbayashi-shunsho-honten-official· 40g | ¥3,564 | ¥89/g | In Stock | Apr 13, 2026 |
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About the brand
上林春松本店
Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten is one of the three great tea houses of Uji (Uji Sandai Chasho) and the oldest, with over 450 years of history. Founded during the Eiroku period (c. 1560), the Kanbayashi family has served as tea purveyors for fifteen generations. During the Edo period they held the highest rank of tea master (Gomotsu Ochashi) and served as Uji tea administrators for the Tokugawa shogunate. The tenth-generation Shunsho is credited with developing a precursor to modern gyokuro. Today, as the sole surviving lineage of the original Uji tea masters, they continue to produce premium matcha, gyokuro, and sencha using traditional stone-milling techniques. Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten also serves as the quality supervisor for Coca-Cola Japan's Ayataka green tea brand.
View all Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten blendsFresh, vegetal umami characteristic of early-picked leaves, moderate sweetness, and smooth texture.
Sazumimukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Sazumimukashi is priced at ¥3,564 for 40g (¥89/g).
Sazumimukashi is recommended for koicha. Thick tea — a concentrated preparation using about 4g of powder and 30ml of water, reserved for the highest-grade matcha.
You can buy Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Sazumimukashi directly from Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.