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Nishiki no Mukashi by Horii Shichimeien (Fall Limited Edition)
30g Can
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$70.00 USD
Regular price
$75.00 USD
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Nishiki no Mukashi by Horii Shichimeien (Fall Limited Edition)
Sale price
$70.00 USD
Regular price
$75.00 USD
Nishiki no Mukashi is Horii Shichimeien's fall-exclusive matcha, made in the spirit of Kuchikiri — spring-harvested tea rested through the summer and opened when autumn arrives. The rest softens its youthful sharpness into a rounded, mellow character with a smooth, elegant finish, and it's made especially for koicha. Available this fall only, while supplies last.
Why Nishiki no Mukashi?
- Autumn-mellowed character: Given the summer to mature, the tea loses its youthful edge and settles into a rounded, mellow cup that finishes smooth and elegant.
- Made for koicha: Blended with thick tea in mind, and equally good as usucha — a rich, graceful bowl for the cooler months.
- A composed Uji blend: Built from first-flush tea across Uji, Joyo, and Wazuka, blending Samidori, Ujihikari, and Saemidori cultivars, hand-picked and shear-harvested, shade-grown on traditional shelves for 25–45 days, then stone-milled.
- Seasonal gift box: Comes in a 30g can with its own box, ready to give or keep for the season. Available in fall only.
- Best for: Koicha drinkers who look forward to the autumn tea season, and anyone curious about the Kuchikiri tradition of tea rested through summer.
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Tasting Notes
Rounded, mellow character with the youthful sharpness softened by a summer's rest — a smooth, elegant finish made for koicha.
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How to Prepare
Matcha Latte
Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.
Step 1: Sift 3g (0.11 oz) of matcha (2 heaping tea ladles or 1.5 level teaspoons.)
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C (176°F), then pour 100 ml (2 oz) into tea bowl.
Step 3: Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Step 4: Add 100 ml (3.4 oz) of warmed or foamed milk into mug.
Usucha (thin tea)
The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
Step 1: Sift 2g (0.07 oz) of matcha (1.5 heaped tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.)
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C (176°F), then pour 60 ml (2 oz) into tea bowl.
Step 3: Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Koicha (thick tea)
Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.
Step 1: Sift 4 g (0.14 oz) of matcha (3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons.)
Step 2: Cool boiling water to 80°C (176°F) in teacup, then pour 30 ml (1 oz) into bowl, just covering matcha powder.
Step 3: Whisk slowly for 15 seconds moving back and forth.