by Okunishi Rokuhoen奥西緑芳園
A 'special selection' (tokusen) grade above the standard Kotobuki no Mukashi, described by the brand as deep and rich in character; suitable for both koicha and usucha preparation.
Editorial verdict
A clear upsell tier from the standard Kotobuki no Mukashi — useful for a mid-range gift recommendation.
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Deep, rich koicha character per the brand's own description.
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Supports: Price ¥5,180/40g can up to ¥13,410/100g bag
About the brand
奥西緑芳園
Okunishi Rokuhoen (株式会社奥西緑芳園) is a Kyoto tea house founded in 1865 (Keio 1) by Okunishi Risaburo I under the guidance of the Kanbayashi family, hereditary tea masters of Uji. Now run by fifth-generation president Okunishi Kazuo from Kyotanabe, the company says it has managed its own tea gardens in the area for roughly 350 years and handles cultivation, processing, and sales in-house. It holds Imperial Household supplier status, having provided matcha for palace garden parties and tea ceremonies, and supplies temples including Kyoto's Daitokuji (and its sub-temple Tokuzenji) and Kamakura's Enkakuji, several of whose past abbots lent their names and preferences to specific matcha blends. The company was incorporated in November 1952 with ¥10 million in capital and 7 employees, and describes its business as manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of Japanese tea.
View all Okunishi Rokuhoen blendsDeep, rich koicha character per the brand's own description.
Tokusen Kotobuki no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Tokusen Kotobuki no Mukashi is priced at ¥5,180 for 40g can (¥130/g).
Tokusen Kotobuki 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 Okunishi Rokuhoen Tokusen Kotobuki no Mukashi directly from Okunishi Rokuhoen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.