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Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Babamukashi — 40g can40g can

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Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten

Babamukashi

祖母昔

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Kanbayashi lists Babamukashi for koicha and traces its name to Tokugawa Ieyasu’s fondness for tea prepared by the first Kanbayashi head’s mother. The maker calls it a name reserved to the Kanbayashi family.

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Taste at a glance

Research estimate · 0–5 intensity

Flavor intensity
Unknown
Umami
Unknown
Bitterness
Unknown
Astringency
Unknown
Aroma intensity
Unknown
Sources & methodology

Higher means more intense, not a quality score or liking. Overall stars are separate. 0 means not perceived; a missing value means unknown.

Where is my matcha? estimates intensity from qualitative product descriptions using research-v1. These are editorial estimates, not measurements, manufacturer scores or community votes. Missing evidence stays unknown; each preparation is assessed separately.

0 absent; 1 trace/slight; 2 light; 3 moderate; 4 strong/rich; 5 exceptionally intense. Only explicit degree for that axis is scored; missing evidence is unknown.

No supported research estimates for this preparation yet.

About this matcha

Profiles below are attributed producer or retailer statements, separate from independent tasting and member reviews.

Producer’s description

The producer relates the name to Ieyasu and a historically granted tea garden; this account does not establish today’s leaf origin.

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Retailer’s description

Retailer Sazen reports a sweet, dessert-like aroma with vanilla, followed by creamy sweetness without perceived bitterness. Its tasting notes include dried dates, tender greens and vanilla, ending in a custard-like aftertaste. These are the retailer's sensory comparisons, not added ingredients.

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Preparation & use

Producer’s description

The current product heading places this tea in the maker’s koicha range.

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What we know

Origin
Not documented
Cultivar
Not documented
Harvest
Not documented
Blend / tea leaves
Not documented
Producer’s descriptionGeneral maker guidance

Maker-wide blending combines regional teas for year-round consistency.

Maker-level context, not a recipe specific to this product.

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