by Seisenen Honten清泉園本店
First-flush tencha matcha in a 40g tin positioned by the official shop for both koicha and usucha. Its listed taste chart keeps umami and body high while remaining approachable.
Editorial verdict
A flexible ceremonial-grade house matcha that can move from richer bowls to everyday thin tea without losing depth.
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Officially recommended for both koicha and usucha; rich and sweet-leaning with strong umami and body but a slightly less concentrated profile than Kyo no Mukashi.
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Supports: Price verified at ¥2,484 per 40g tin; listed as first-flush tencha suitable for koicha and usucha with 13/15 umami and body.
About the brand
清泉園本店
Ujitawara-based Uji tea merchant and wholesaler that blends tea from its own fields and contract growers, then finishes products with cold storage and nitrogen-packed packaging for stable quality.
View all Seisenen Honten blendsOfficially recommended for both koicha and usucha; rich and sweet-leaning with strong umami and body but a slightly less concentrated profile than Kyo no Mukashi.
Uji no Mukashi is priced at ¥2,484 for 40g (¥62/g).
Uji 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 Seisenen Honten Uji no Mukashi directly from Seisenen Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.