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.
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Mellow and rounded, with a softer koicha profile than Horai no Tsuru.
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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 20g is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Zuisen no Mukashi 20g is priced at ¥3,996 for 20g (¥200/g).
Zuisen no Mukashi 20g 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 20g directly from Ocha no Igeta's official website. Current availability: in-stock.