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RYUOUEN

Seasonal Ceremonial Matcha Gesshō

Seasonal Ceremonial Matcha Gesshō

$118.00 AUD
$118.00 AUD
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Available exclusively from August to October.

Best for Usucha

Clean and refreshing, with gentle sweetness and soft umami, 月照 has a light, balanced character that makes it particularly enjoyable as usucha. Its clean finish leaves the palate refreshed, making it a beautiful matcha to enjoy throughout the day.

月照 “Gesshō”

Pronounced Gesshō, 月照 translates to “moonlight” or “the moon’s radiance.”

An autumn-limited matcha from Ryuouen, Gesshō is closely associated with the beauty of the autumn season and the tradition of moon viewing in Japan.

Unlike heavier, more intensely umami-driven matcha, Gesshō has a clean and refreshing character. Enjoyed as usucha, it offers gentle sweetness and soft umami with a light, clean finish.

In Kyoto, 月照 is also recommended alongside seasonal autumn flavours, pairing particularly well with sweet potato and chestnut.

Available for only three months of the year, Gesshō is a limited seasonal tea to look forward to each late winter and spring in Australia.

How to Drink it

Usucha (Thin Tea)
2g matcha (60ml water)

Whisk until smooth and frothy, then enjoy on its own to appreciate its clean, refreshing character.

For a softer and more delicate cup, try with slightly cooler water.

Pair with:
Sweet potato, chestnut, wagashi and other lightly sweet seasonal treats.

Tasting Notes

Aromatic · Creamy · Nutty · Gently Sweet · Deep Umami

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Details
Weight: 38g tin
Uji, Kyoto

Recommended Storage
Store your tea in an airtight tin canister to preserve its delicate flavours and aromas. Once opened, keep refrigerated to maintain freshness.

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ABOUT THE MAKER

Ryuouen | 柳桜園 | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture

Established in 1875, Ryuouen (柳桜園) is an unusual case among long-established teahouses, as it's run by only nine employees.

Ryuouen is a tea producer rooted in the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto - an area long regarded as the heart of Japan’s finest green tea. With deep respect for tradition, Ryuouen cultivates and processes Uji matcha and sencha using time-honoured methods refined over generations.

Carefully managing cultivation, shading, harvesting, and stone-grinding, they focus on producing tea with clarity, depth, and balance. Their teas are characterised by vibrant colour, refined umami, and a clean, lingering finish.

Dedicated to quality and seasonality, Ryuouen’s work reflects the craftsmanship and quiet precision that define authentic Uji tea.

One day, we received some tea from Ryuouen as a souvenir from Japan and were incredibly impressed by its taste. We contacted Ryuouen, and they explained, "We make an effort to maintain the quality of our tea, and to achieve this, we prefer to keep our business small." They sell their products exclusively in their own stores, do not sell online, and only open pop-up shops a few times a year. Additionally, what impressed us was that they haven't changed their method of selling tea. It takes one hour to grind 40 grams of matcha, and the tea is sold by weight in their store.

After sharing our enthusiasm for matcha with them, they agreed to let us sell their products in Australia. We are honoured to be able to bring their matcha to Australia and share this exceptional tea with you.