What Is Koicha? Thicker Than Your Regular Matcha

What is Koicha Thicker Than Your Regular Matcha YouTube

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Tea for the true matcha enthusiast, koicha is usucha's thiccer, bolder, more powerful cousin. Also known as: green paint (jk). Koicha is the best way to enjoy top-tier matcha and is more of an experience than a drink. If you haven't tried it yet, then give it a try after watching this video!

Special thanks to Mizoguchi-san for teaching me how to pack a chatsubo!

00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Koicha vs. Usucha
01:12 - Historical Differences (Chatsubo)
02:34 - Quality Differences
04:07 - Chaire (koicha vessel)
05:16 - How to Make Koicha
09:30 - Drinking Koicha
10:28 - Bonus Usucha
11:07 - Final Notes

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