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Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Ryo no Kage — 40g can40g can

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Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten

Ryo no Kage

龍の影

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Kanbayashi lists Ryo no Kage for usucha. Its historical account says Konnichian Gengensai bestowed the name when the eleventh Shunsho was permitted to present koicha to the imperial court in the early Meiji period.

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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.

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About this matcha

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

Producer’s description

The naming story mentions a historic koicha presentation; the current product heading itself lists usucha.

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Retailer’s description

Retailer Sazen describes a light, soft and refreshing matcha with creamy foam, sweet milky softness, and a slightly tart, nutty aftertaste. It presents the overall cup as mellow and balanced.

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Preparation & use

Producer’s description

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

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What we know

Origin
Not documented
Cultivar
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Harvest
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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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