by Saijoen西条園
An upper-tier koicha positioned as top-class in color, taste, and aroma. Saijoen describes a forceful, concentrated thick-tea experience where sweetness and astringency arrive together with confidence.
Editorial verdict
Saijoen's premium koicha among the core lineup, built for full-bodied formal preparation.
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Powerful and concentrated, with deep sweetness, high aroma, and assertive koicha intensity.
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Supports: Shoen no Mukashi: 30g for ¥6,960 with official product description and usage guidance.
Supports: Shoen no Mukashi: 30g for ¥6,960 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 blendsPowerful and concentrated, with deep sweetness, high aroma, and assertive koicha intensity.
Shoen no Mukashi is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Shoen no Mukashi is priced at ¥6,960 for 30g (¥232/g).
Shoen 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 Shoen no Mukashi directly from Saijoen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.