by Ocha no Igetaお茶の井ヶ田
A higher-end Uji tencha matcha carrying the Hounsai-sosho-gonomi designation and marketed for mellow koicha.
Editorial verdict
The prestige tier of Ocha no Igeta's formal matcha lineup, aimed at drinkers who prioritize smoothness over value.
Kikusuian Official
¥3,996 / 20g
≈$25 total
¥200/g
Kikusuian Official
¥18,360 / 100g
≈$116 total
¥184/g
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USD amounts are approximate, converted at rates from 2026-09-18. You pay the price shown by the seller in their own currency.
Mellow and rounded, with a softer koicha profile than Horai no Tsuru.
Tracked across 1 merchant
Price trend
¥3,996
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kikusuian-official· 20g | ¥3,996 | ¥200/g | In Stock | Sep 15, 2026 |
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ocha-no-igeta-zuisen-no-mukashi-20g → ocha-no-igeta-zuisen-no-mukashi
Via Merged 2026-09-20: this tea was listed twice, once per pack size. The 100 g listing (ocha-no-igeta-zuisen-no-mukashi-100g) was the same tea at a different price, so it is now a size option on this page instead of a separate product. Both former URLs redirect here.
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Via DIVE-254: one product URL = one blend; owner is the name on the product page (DIVE-245). Removed kikusuian-zuisen-no-mukashi (Kikusuian) claiming https://www.kikusuian.com/SHOP/8900001.html
by alex-dev
Supports: Official shop lists Zuisen no Mukashi 20g at ¥3,996, describes it as carefully stone-milled Uji tencha, and says it is a mellow matcha suited to koicha.
About the brand
お茶の井ヶ田
Sendai tea company founded in 1920. Ocha no Igeta builds on long-standing tea sourcing relationships, then extends that heritage through retail tea, tea tools, and the Kikusuian confectionery and cafe format across eastern Japan.
View all Ocha no Igeta blendsMellow and rounded, with a softer koicha profile than Horai no Tsuru.
Zuisen no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Zuisen no Mukashi is priced at ¥3,996 for 20g (¥200/g).
Zuisen no Mukashi 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 Ocha no Igeta Zuisen no Mukashi directly from Ocha no Igeta's official website. Current availability: in-stock.