The maker’s own taste chart ranks this line highest of its four matchas for umami and body. This is the producer’s comparison, not a member rating.
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京の昔
The producer’s highest listed matcha, intended for koicha. The label specifies additive-free tea and first-harvest leaves.
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The maker’s own taste chart ranks this line highest of its four matchas for umami and body. This is the producer’s comparison, not a member rating.
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The producer suggests koicha. It gives no numeric powder/water recipe on this range page.
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The product specification states ichibancha, the first harvest, without a harvest year or cultivar.
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