Yamamasa Koyamaen Shikibu No Mukashi review
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Umami
4
Bitter
2
Astringent
2
Sweet
3
Product Details
- Brand
- Yamamasa Koyamaen
- Origin
- Uji
- Grade
- Premium
- Cultivars
- Unknown
- Sizes
- 20g, 40g, 100g
- Description
Lady Shikibu character; elegant upper-mid tier with refined balance

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8.5 / 10
Smoother than I expected at this price
I picked up Shikibu No Mukashi after Ogurayama and it's noticeably smoother. Less of the earthy depth, more clear umami and a little less astringency. Works equally well as usucha or in a latte. I'm probably going to alternate this with Isuzu through summer.
Umami
4
Bitter
1.5
Astringent
1.5
Sweet
3
Latte
3g matcha
175°F
2 oz water
6 oz milk