by Aiyaあいや
祥園の昔 (Shoen no Mukashi, "Garden of Auspice, Old") is the apex of Saijoen's koicha range. Representing the pinnacle of Nishio ceremonial thick matcha production, this blend commands the highest price among their koicha offerings and is reserved for the most formal tea ceremony contexts.
Editorial verdict
Saijoen's finest koicha — a top-tier ceremonial thick tea for the most discerning practitioners.
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¥6,960
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aiya-official· 30g | ¥6,960 | ¥232/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
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About the brand
あいや
Aiya Co., Ltd. is a fifth-generation family-owned matcha producer and wholesaler headquartered in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture — Japan's premier matcha-growing region. Founded in 1888 by Aijiro Sugita (whose shop sold both indigo dyes and tea, lending the company its name from the Japanese word for indigo, "ai"), Aiya has grown into the world's largest matcha manufacturer. The company operates 1,000+ stone mills running 24 hours a day across four Japanese factories, and six overseas subsidiaries spanning the USA, Germany, Austria, China, and Thailand. Aiya was the first matcha producer to obtain JONA organic certification (1997) and ISO 22000 food safety certification (2008), and has maintained long-term partnerships with the same farming families across multiple generations. Its retail arm, Saijoen (西条園), offers ceremonial and culinary matcha through a flagship café in Nishio and an online shop.
View all Aiya blendsShoen no Mukashi is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Shoen no Mukashi is priced at ¥6,960 for 30g (¥232/g).
Shoen no Mukashi is recommended for koicha. Thick tea — a concentrated preparation using about 4g of powder and 30ml of water, reserved for the highest-grade matcha.
You can buy Aiya Shoen no Mukashi directly from Aiya's official website. Current availability: in-stock.