Green cylindrical can labeled Matcha Seikan no Shiro by Nakamura Tokichi
Bowl of green matcha beside an upright bamboo whisk on a woven cloth
Hands whisking green matcha in a black bowl with a bamboo whisk
Logo of the matcha brand Nakamura Tokichi HontenNakamura Tokichi Honten

Nakamura Tokichi Honten Seikan-no-Shiro Usucha Matcha

Nakamura Tokichi Honten Seikan-no-Shiro is an usucha-grade matcha with slight sweetness, umami, and a light, restrained profile.
View at store
View at store

  • Subtotal

    {{ currencyFormat( pricing_summary.total_amount ) }}

Who is Nakamura Tokichi Honten?

Nakamura Tokichi Honten is a matcha house from Uji, Kyoto, founded in 1854, known for Kyoto-grown first-flush leaves with smooth umami, gentle sweetness, minimal bitterness, and vibrant color. Its ceremonial collection includes Uji-no-Mukashi, Fuji no Shiro, and Seikan no Shiro, while other grades suit daily drinking, lattes, baking, and culinary use.

Matcha production uses kabusecha shade cultivation, with covers held for weeks before later harvesting of tencha at peak flavor. Tender buds are hand-picked, and nearby grasslands follow chagusaba tradition to support soil health.

View brand profile Open official website

Usucha-grade matcha with slight sweetness and umami

Nakamura Tokichi Honten Seikan-no-Shiro is an usucha-grade matcha intended for thin tea. Its profile pairs slight sweetness with umami, supported by a light, clear, and restrained character. It suits quiet, reflective tea moments and gives buyers a specific preparation style rather than an all-purpose matcha designation.

What does Seikan-no-Shiro matcha taste like?

Seikan-no-Shiro combines slight sweetness with a distinct umami taste. Its overall flavor remains exceptionally light, clear, and restrained. Those qualities make it a measured option for buyers seeking matcha with sweetness and umami without a heavy flavor profile. The product is also associated with bitter and sweet profile tags, while its main description emphasizes delicacy rather than intensity.

Why is this matcha intended for usucha?

Matcha can be prepared as usucha, meaning thin tea, or koicha, meaning thick tea. Seikan-no-Shiro is designated as a thin-tea grade and is recommended for usucha preparation. This stated grade gives it a defined role for buyers comparing matcha by preparation style. It is also identified as an usucha matcha preferred by Grand Master Zabosai of the Urasenke school.

The intended setting is equally specific. Seikan-no-Shiro is presented for quiet, reflective tea moments, matching its restrained flavor profile and thin-tea designation. No separate role for thick-tea preparation is recommended for this grade.

What are the can size and product specifications?

Seikan-no-Shiro comes as matcha powder in a 30g can. The listed expiration period is two months, and the allergen declaration is none. Key product details include:

  • Grade: Usucha or thin-tea grade
  • Taste: Slight sweetness and umami
  • Character: Light, clear, and restrained
  • Format: 30g can
  • Expiration period: Two months
  • Allergens: None

This combination of a named grade, concise flavor profile, and defined format makes comparison straightforward. Choose Seikan-no-Shiro when the intended preparation is usucha and a light, restrained matcha with slight sweetness and umami matches the desired profile.

Reviews

Reviews on Nakamura Tokichi Honten Seikan-no-Shiro Usucha Matcha

Find below the taste profile of this product based on reviews found on Nakamura Tokichi Honten’s website.
Learn more about how Best Matcha generate matcha taste profiles
This review has been generated by Best Matcha sensory profiling system, and represent the reviews aggregated below.

Frequently asked questions

Usucha-grade matcha with slight sweetness and umami Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

What grade is Seikan-no-Shiro matcha?

Seikan-no-Shiro is an usucha-grade matcha. Usucha means thin tea, which is the recommended preparation style for this product.

What does Seikan-no-Shiro taste like?

It has slight sweetness and an umami taste. Its broader character is light, clear, and restrained.

Should Seikan-no-Shiro be prepared as usucha or koicha?

Seikan-no-Shiro is intended for usucha, or thin tea. Although matcha can also be prepared as koicha, this product is designated as a thin-tea grade.

Who is associated with Seikan-no-Shiro matcha?

Grand Master Zabosai of the Urasenke school preferred Seikan-no-Shiro as an usucha matcha.

What size and format is Seikan-no-Shiro?

Seikan-no-Shiro comes in a 30g can. The can contains matcha powder.

What is the expiration period for Seikan-no-Shiro?

The listed expiration period is two months. No additional timing basis is specified.

Does Seikan-no-Shiro list any allergens?

The allergen declaration is none.

What kind of tea moment suits Seikan-no-Shiro?

It is intended for quiet, reflective tea moments. Its light, clear, and restrained profile supports that stated use.