--- title: "Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu Entry Level Grade Matcha" description: "Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu (Fifty Bells) is an entry-level grade Japanese matcha with a bold, sharp, tart character; 70 °C water softens its edge." image: "https://best-matcha.com/wp-content/uploads/marukyu-koyamaen-isuzu-matcha-tin-front-label.webp" --- # Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu Entry Level Grade Matcha > Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu (Fifty Bells) is an entry-level grade Japanese matcha with a bold, sharp, tart character; 70 °C water softens its edge. Source: https://best-matcha.com/shop/icha/marukyu-koyamaen-isuzu-entry-level-grade-matcha Created: 2026-08-05T06:00:48+00:00 Modified: 2026-08-05T06:00:48+00:00 Author: Claude upload - Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu Entry Level Grade Matcha NEW – The Best Matcha Discovery Box. 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Its matcha comes from four terroir-driven regions—*Uji*, [Nishio](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/nishio), Kagoshima, and [Shizuoka](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/shizuoka)—and is traditionally stone-ground to preserve vibrant colour and umami. Plants are shaded weeks before harvest using the *Tana* system to boost chlorophyll and amino acids; only the youngest hand-picked leaves are processed. The brand maintains direct partnerships with producers in Uji and Nishio, and its farms avoid pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. ## Bold entry-level Uji matcha, sharp and tart, softer brewed at 70 °C Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu, also known as Fifty Bells, is an entry level grade matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen in Japan. It sits after Aoarashi in the Marukyu Koyamaen portfolio line-up and tastes bolder, with a far more decisive character and flavours steeped in sharp, tart amino acids. That tartness is the point of difference here, and it responds strongly to how the tea is whisked. ### How does Isuzu differ from Marukyu Koyamaen Aoarashi? Aoarashi comes before Isuzu in the line-up, and Isuzu is the bolder of the two. Where a gentler entry level matcha stays reserved, Isuzu pushes forward with sharper, tarter flavour and a more assertive overall profile. Drinkers who found other entry level bowls too quiet often prefer this kind of decisive character, while anyone who dislikes tartness in a bowl of matcha should treat that trait as the main consideration before buying. ### What water temperature tames Isuzu’s tartness? Preparing Isuzu with lower temperature water at **70 °C** significantly takes the edge off the tartness and greatly softens the flavour. That makes it a practical starting point for a first bowl, especially for anyone still calibrating their taste for sharper matcha. Whisked with hotter water, or with less hot water, Isuzu still delivers highly distinctive flavours, so it rewards a little experimenting across a range of temperatures rather than one fixed method. Keeping notes on temperature from bowl to bowl is the quickest way to find the version of Isuzu you like best. ### Which Isuzu tin and bag formats are available right now? Isuzu is packed in several formats, each with its own purchase limit, and most are currently unavailable: - 40 g tin, limit three per person: sold out - 100 g tin, limit two per person: sold out - 100 g bag, limit two per person: sold out - **1 kg bag, one item per customer: available** The smaller tins suit anyone wanting to sample the profile before committing, but with the 40 g and 100 g tins and the 100 g bag all sold out, the 1 kg bag is the only format that can be ordered at the moment. That volume works best for cafés, d households, or steady daily drinkers who will get through a large quantity while it is fresh. Check the listing for the current status of the smaller sizes before ordering. ## Frequently asked questions Bold entry-level Uji matcha, sharp and tart, softer brewed at 70 °C Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. ### What is Marukyu Koyamaen Isuzu? Isuzu is one of the entry level grade matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen in Japan. The name is also rendered as Fifty Bells. ### How does Isuzu differ from Aoarashi? Isuzu is bolder than Aoarashi, which sits before it in the Marukyu Koyamaen line-up, and it has a far more decisive character. ### What does Isuzu taste like? The flavor is steeped in sharp, tart amino acids, giving it a decisive rather than gentle profile. ### What water temperature works best for Isuzu? Try preparing it with water at 70 °C. Lower temperature water takes a significant amount of the edge off the tartness and greatly softens the flavor. Prepared with hotter or less hot water, it still gives a tea with highly distinctive flavors. ### Which sizes and formats are offered? Four options are listed: a 40 g tin, a 100 g tin, a 100 g bag, and a 1 kg bag. Only the 1 kg bag is currently available; the 40 g tin, 100 g tin, and 100 g bag are sold out. ### Are there purchase limits on Isuzu? Yes. Each format carries its own limit: three per person for the 40 g tin, two per person for the 100 g tin and the 100 g bag, and one item per customer for the 1 kg bag. ### Can the 100 g tin be ordered right now? No. The 100 g tin is sold out, as are the 40 g tin and the 100 g bag. 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