by Nakamura Tokichi Honten中村藤吉本店
A ceremonial-grade matcha bridging usucha and koicha. Sho no Mukashi (“Smiling Mukashi”) opens with soft, rounded umami and gentle sweetness, developing a subtle clarifying bitterness. Its depth and body are balanced enough for thick tea while remaining approachable as thin tea.
Editorial verdict
The most versatile matcha in Nakamura Tokichi’s lineup. Sho no Mukashi rewards both casual drinkers and ceremony practitioners—approachable enough for daily usucha, complex enough to satisfy in koicha. The favored blend of Urasenke’s Grand Master Hounsai for both styles.
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¥3,950
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nakamura-tokichi-official· 30g can | ¥3,950 | ¥132/g | In Stock | Apr 11, 2026 |
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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 blendsSho no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Sho no Mukashi is priced at ¥3,950 for 30g (¥132/g).
Sho 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 Sho no Mukashi directly from Nakamura Tokichi Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.