Shuon Matcha (Strong Tea / Koicha Grade)

Kyoto Kyōtanabe | Murasakino & Daitokuji Temple Lineage | Profound Depth & Serenity

Rooted in the quiet elegance of Kyoto’s tea heritage, Shuon Matcha represents the pinnacle of refined depth and balance. Cultivated in the fertile fields of Kyōtanabe, a region famed for producing Japan’s finest tencha, this koicha-grade matcha reflects centuries of craftsmanship influenced by the monastic tea traditions of Daitokuji and Ikkyuji Temple — both central to the Zen tea culture of Murasakino.

🍵 Tasting Profile

• Flavor: Profoundly rich umami with layered sweetness and no bitterness

• Aroma: Deep, roasted-green fragrance with hints of seaweed and cocoa

• Texture: Velvety, thick, and harmoniously smooth — ideal for koicha (thick tea)

• Finish: Lingering, meditative sweetness with a warming, savory close

🌿 Cultural Heritage
The name “Shuon” (宗恩) evokes tranquility and gratitude — an homage to the Zen ideals that shaped Kyoto’s tea ceremony. The matcha’s leaves are shaded for nearly a month before harvest, hand-picked, and stone-milled in small batches, yielding a vibrant jade color and resonant flavor true to the chanoyu spirit.