Ceremonial Matcha White of Five Clouds 五雲の白 Goun no Shiro | Kanbayashi Shunsho

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This premium ceremonial-grade matcha is renowned as a favourite of the Grand Master of the Urasenke School of Japanese tea ceremony. It offers a light, rich taste with no bitterness, and an elegant, clean aftertaste. With its smooth texture, it’s exceptionally approachable for first-timers. When you’re in the mood for a touch of luxury beyond your usual matcha, this blend is ideal. Its delicate flavour is best appreciated hot or iced as straight matcha.

Detail
Net weight: 40g / 100g

Artisan
The Kanbayashi Shunsho family, an esteemed Uji tea producer, has cultivated a legacy over fifteen generations since the Eiroku era (around 1560). This journey began with Kamon no Jo Hisashige, who moved from Kanbayashi Township in Tanba to Uji and established himself as a prominent figure in the tea industry. As the leading tea master in Uji, he played an integral role in both production and distribution. During the Edo period (1603-1867), he held the title of “Gomotsu Ochashi,” the highest tea master rank, and supplied tea to the shogunate and influential feudal lords.

Around the Meiji era, under the leadership of the 11th generation Shunsho, the family expanded its offerings to include “gyokuro” and “sencha,” two newly popular teas of the time, and became well known as a high-quality tea house.

Today, the Kanbayashi Shunsho family proudly stands as the sole remaining descendant of the Uji tea master lineage, with a rich history spanning over 450 years. They guide their commitment to crafting high-quality tea, preserving a tradition and spirit that have endured for centuries.