ryokawachi shiro matcha

imperial grade, single origin matcha from houkouen

ryogochi, shimizu, shizuoka

intense umami, sweet and fragrant, velvety.
the best matcha we've ever had, from the most passionate matcha farmer we've ever met. ryokawachi shiro is an exceptional matcha crafted from the okuyutaka varietal, a varietal which is known for its incredible color, fragrance, flavor, and texture. it has an inherent sweetness and thick viscosity to it that is unlike other varietals, and it truly becomes a matcha that speaks its quality in volumes.

more about houkouen:
houkouen is a small but beautiful green tea farm hidden above the clouds on the mountainside in ryogochi, shimizu, shizuoka, where the third-generation owner jiro-san, his wife, their three children, and his father all live and work together. in 2015, houkouen was chosen to supply japan's imperial household and palace with matcha — an immense honor and a testament to the superior quality of houkouen's tea.

To me, tea leaves are as precious as my life itself. Our green tea is not only aromatic and flavorsome, but also so delightful that it lifts your spirits. We would love you to taste our tea and experience the special feelings that it brings. Dreaming about the greatest green tea all day every day, I am always on a quest to make our tea even greater by trial and error. Yes, I am the biggest green-tea-freak and it is no secret around here. I promise you that I will be the top of the greatest Japanese green-tea farmers! Arigato! - Jiro Katahira, the owner of Houkouen