by Saijoen西条園
A koicha with rich body and umami positioned as an accessible starting point within Saijoen's thick-tea line. The official shop recommends it for both regular enjoyment and tea-practice use.
Editorial verdict
The most approachable official koicha in the line, with strong value for practice.
No buying options yet — check back soon. Visit the brand page for more information.
Dense and savory with strong umami, deeper aroma, and an easy-entry koicha profile.
Other blends from Nishio
Supports: Seisho no Mukashi: 20g for ¥3,624 with official product description and usage guidance.
Supports: Seisho no Mukashi: 20g for ¥3,624 with official product description and usage guidance.
About the brand
西条園
Saijoen is AIYA's consumer-facing matcha brand from Nishio, Aichi, pairing long-standing stone-milled matcha production with modern retail, cafe, and sweets formats.
View all Saijoen blendsDense and savory with strong umami, deeper aroma, and an easy-entry koicha profile.
Seisho no Mukashi is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Seisho no Mukashi is priced at ¥3,624 for 20g (¥181/g).
Seisho 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 Saijoen Seisho no Mukashi directly from Saijoen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.