This matcha is made from tencha that received First Prize at the 2025 Kansai Tea Competition.
It is suitable for both koicha (thick tea) and usucha (thin tea).
Presented in a wooden box, it is ideal for serving to guests as well as for gifts.
Origin：Kyoto, Japan
Source
Composition：Single Cultivar
Tea Gardens：Uji and Kumiyama, Kyoto
Cultivar：Asahi
*Tea garden names follow the naming conventions used by the JA Zen-Noh Kyoto Tea Market.
Harvest
Harvest Season: First Flush (Ichibancha)
Harvest Method：Hand-Picked
Shading
Shading Method：Traditional Shelf Shading (Tana)
Shading Period：40-45 Days
Tencha Drying: Horii-style Tencha Furnace
Processing：Stone-milled
Recommended Uses：Usucha / Koicha
Serving Guide: 2 g for Usucha / 4 g for Koicha
Best Before：6 months from the date of manufacture
Uji matcha has traditionally been crafted by blending different teas, creating a bowl defined by harmony and balance. This matcha follows that tradition while allowing the character of a single cultivar to be expressed more directly. It reflects the soil, climate, cultivation, and the conditions of that particular year—revealing the natural qualities of the cultivar and the subtle expression of the season.
Reiwa 7 (2025) Kansai Tea Competition Award-Winning Matcha $171.00
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