by Nakamura Tokichi Honten中村藤吉本店
Seiko no Mukashi is a high-grade Uji matcha in Nakamura Tokichi Honten's koicha-capable lineup, bearing a tea name bestowed according to the okonomi of Urasenke's Hounsai Sosho. Officially recommended for both usucha and koicha, it is defined by balanced umami and a clean, controlled bitterness rather than an overtly soft profile. Reviews on the official store repeatedly point to a creamy texture, vivid green color, and strong but polished savory depth.
Editorial verdict
An upper-tier ceremonial blend for drinkers who want creamy body and balanced umami with clean structure for both koicha and usucha.
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Balanced umami, creamy body, clean bitterness, gentle sweetness, and a smooth, polished finish.
Tracked across 1 merchant
Price trend
¥6,480
Range: ¥55 — ¥6,480
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nakamura-tokichi-official· 30g | ¥6,480 | ¥216/g | In Stock | Apr 11, 2026 |
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中村藤吉本店 オンラインストア — 中村藤吉本店
Supports: Japanese product details: 成光の昔, 30g can, ¥6,480 standard price, Urasenke Hounsai Sosho's preferred matcha, recommended for both usucha and koicha, green tea (domestic).
Nakamura Tokichi Honten Online Store (English) — Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Supports: English product naming and official flavor positioning: balanced umami, clean bitterness, recommended for both usucha and koicha.
Nakamura Tokichi Honten official product pages — Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Supports: Cultivar is not disclosed on the official English or Japanese product pages as of 2026-04-14.
NAKAMURA TOKICHI HONTEN Matcha Can Lineup — Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Supports: Current official lineup order places Seiko-no-Mukashi in the upper ceremonial matcha tier below Uji-no-Mukashi and above Hatsu-no-Mukashi.
Nakamura Tokichi Honten Online Store customer reviews (English) — Nakamura Tokichi Honten / Judge.me
Supports: Official on-site customer reviews describe the tea as creamy, bold in umami, suitable for koicha and usucha, and low in bitterness.
中村藤吉本店 オンラインストア customer reviews (Japanese) — 中村藤吉本店 / Judge.me
Supports: Official on-site customer reviews mention a beautiful green color plus sweet, aromatic character.
Yuri Matcha editorial synthesis — Yuri Matcha
Supports: Description, verdict, tasting notes, and scores are inferred from official flavor language, official lineup position, and official on-site customer reviews.
About the brand
中村藤吉本店
Historic Uji tea house founded in 1854 (Ansei 1), celebrated for premium stone-milled matcha, the iconic Nama-cha Jelly, and a flagship café experience along the Byodo-in approach. Nakamura Tokichi’s matcha lineup spans seven grades from everyday usucha to elite koicha, several endorsed by Urasenke and Omotesenke grand masters.
View all Nakamura Tokichi Honten blendsBalanced umami, creamy body, clean bitterness, gentle sweetness, and a smooth, polished finish.
Seiko no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Seiko no Mukashi is priced at ¥6,480 for 30g (¥216/g).
Seiko no Mukashi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Nakamura Tokichi Honten Seiko no Mukashi directly from Nakamura Tokichi Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.