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Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Sazumimukashi — 40g can40g can

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Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten

Sazumimukashi

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Kanbayashi lists Sazumimukashi for koicha. Its name recalls an Edo-period season when shoots emerged early and picking began sooner; that is a naming story rather than a current harvest claim.

Package sizes

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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 producer’s early-picking account explains the historical name; no current picking date or flush is given.

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Retailer’s description

Retailer Sazen describes koicha rich in umami, with a fresh herbal edge reminiscent of basil, dark-chocolate tones and a walnut-and-vanilla aftertaste. As usucha, it reports a nutty center balanced by noticeable but non-overpowering bitterness.

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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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