by Marukyu Koyamaen丸久小山園
Aorashi is one of Marukyu Koyamaen's top-tier ceremonial matcha, suitable for both koicha and usucha. It exemplifies the depth and refinement of Uji matcha.
Editorial verdict
An exceptional ceremonial matcha for tea ceremony practitioners and connoisseurs. One of the best choices for koicha preparation.
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Marukyu Koyamaen
$32.00 / 20g
$1.60/g
Ujicha Matcha
Best price$26.79 / 40g
$0.67/g
Nara Tea Co.
$48.00 / 40g
$1.20/g
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Also sold as
Deep umami, creamy, subtle sweetness with almost no bitterness
Tracked across 2 merchants
Price trend
$48.00
Range: $26.79 — $48.00
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nara-tea-co· 40g | $48.00 | $1.20/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
| ujicha-matcha· 40g | $26.79 | $0.67/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
Rounded umami with sweet cream.
Exceptional density and sweetness.
Too expensive and too gentle to justify milk.
Standardized preparation parameters for this review
Grams used
4.00g
Water temp
75°C
Whisk
80-prong bamboo chasen
Sifted
Yes
Foam quality
9/10
Astringency
Bitterness appears only if overconcentrated.
Finish
Long and silky.
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YuriMatcha Panel
Mar 12, 2026
Prepared as: koicha
Dense, creamy, and composed with almost no roughness even at thicker ratios.
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price
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About the brand
丸久小山園
One of Uji's most respected tea houses, Marukyu Koyamaen has been producing premium matcha for over 300 years. Trusted by tea ceremony schools across Japan.
View all Marukyu Koyamaen blendsDeep umami, creamy, subtle sweetness with almost no bitterness
Aorashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Aorashi is priced at $32.00 for 20g ($1.60/g).
Aorashi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Aorashi uses the Samidori cultivar.
You can buy Marukyu Koyamaen Aorashi directly from Marukyu Koyamaen's official website. Current availability: In stock.