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Yamamasa Koyamaen Shikibu-no-mukashi — 30g can30g can

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Yamamasa Koyamaen

Shikibu-no-mukashi

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Retailer Sazen Tea describes Shikibu-no-mukashi as a full-bodied, creamy usucha with sweetness, toasted-seed notes, and a lasting umami finish.

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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

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Retailer’s description

Retailer Sazen Tea describes Shikibu-no-mukashi as a full-bodied, creamy usucha with sweetness, toasted-seed notes, and a lasting umami finish.

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Preparation & use

Retailer’s description

Sazen Tea presents it primarily as usucha but also says it can be prepared as koicha.

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Producer’s descriptionGeneral maker guidance

Maker-wide handling guide: sift before use; let a chilled package reach room temperature before opening.

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What we know

Origin
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Cultivar
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Harvest
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Blend / tea leaves
Producer’s description

The producer lists Shikibu-no-mukashi among its original blends for tea ceremony and drinking.

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