Steep time
20s
Method: usucha
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
2.9g / 100ml
70 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses
Smooth, deep, and powerful, this exquisite tea is topped with a touch of brightness. A koicha favoured (好 - konomi) by Hōunsai Daisōshō, the 15th Generation Grandmaster of Urasenke. The name Seichō-no-Mukashi means "Ancient Serenity" (清澄の昔). Producer: Ozawa Seifūen Region: Uji, Kyoto Cultivar: Blend Harvested: April-May, 2025