Ceremonial Matcha Senjin-no-Mukashi '先陣の昔'

Best for Latte • Usucha / Koicha
Silky, nutty, and well-balanced — low bitterness makes it versatile and easy to enjoy any time of day.
A ceremonial matcha from Uji, Kyoto.

“Senjin-no-Mukashi”
Meaning “the warrior who leads the front line,” suggesting a bold and distinguished matcha.

How to Drink it
Usucha (Thin Tea) 2g (60ml) for a clean, balanced cup, or Koicha (Thick Tea) 4g (30ml) for a rich, creamy experience.
Also perfect as a Rich matcha latte.

Tasting Notes
Nutty, Silky, Well-Balanced with Low Bitterness

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Details
Uji, Kyoto
Yamamasa Koyamaen (est. 1861)
30g tin

Founded in the Edo era, Yamamasa Koyamaen '山政小山園' has tended its Uji tea fields for generations.
Here, matcha is crafted like art: artisans carefully select and blend leaves by sight, smell, taste, and touch, relying on skill and intuition rather than machines.
Their devotion to tradition and quality has earned the trust of over a thousand tea shops, and every cup of their matcha carries the passion and care of its makers.