PREMIUM CEREMONIAL GRADE FOR KOICHA: "Saga no Mukashi" is a high-grade ceremonial matcha crafted for Koicha (thick tea). Sourced from Uji, Japan, it offers a rich, robust flavor with a subtle hint of pleasant astringency, embodying the profound taste of authentic Japanese matcha.

RARE HAND-PICKED & STONE-MILLED QUALITY: This matcha is made from prized, hand-picked first harvest tea leaves. This traditional, meticulous process is reserved for the highest quality tea, creating a matcha so rare it accounts for less than 0.01% of all Japanese tea production. The leaves are then slowly stone-milled to preserve their deep green color and sophisticated aroma.

100% PURE UJI MATCHA, MADE IN JAPAN: This product contains only 100% pure Uji matcha, with no additives, sugar, or preservatives. Every step, from the tea fields to the final packaging, occurs in Japan to ensure unparalleled authenticity and quality.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: TAGASHIRA CHAHO was founded to make authentic Japanese tea a part of daily life. We are guided by the principle of "Shoku-do-gen" (the idea that food and medicine have the same origin), creating products that are both delicious and beneficial for the body.

AUTHENTIC TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE: While this matcha is perfect for the deep, contemplative practice of preparing Koicha, its quality also shines when made as Usucha (thin tea). Ideal for the Japanese tea ceremony (Sado) or for a moment of luxurious calm.