by Biroenお茶の美老園
Biroen's flagship international matcha, grown organically in the Kirishima Mountains of Kagoshima. Made exclusively from first-flush (ichibancha) leaves harvested by partnered organic farmers on volcanic ash soils. The Kirishima terroir — spring water, coastal fog, and mineral-rich volcanic earth — produces a distinctively clean, sweet matcha with a green apple skin aroma, savory-sweet chestnut-like flavour, and a creamy, non-bitter finish. JAS organic certified. Stone-milled.
Editorial verdict
A well-priced organic ceremonial matcha from one of Kagoshima's oldest tea houses. Biroen's Kirishima terroir delivers a uniquely mineral, sweet profile that stands apart from Uji standards — softer, less grassy, with a pleasant green-apple note. A great entry point for those exploring Kagoshima organic matcha.
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Green apple skin aroma, savory-sweet chestnut flavour, creamy finish
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$24.80
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| smile-tea· 40g | $24.80 | $0.62/g | In Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
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Smile Tea Official Shop (smiletea.co)
Supports: Price: $19 / 40g; Organic ceremonial grade; Kirishima Kagoshima first flush; cultivars include Yabukita, Okumidori, Saemidori, Asanoka
About the brand
お茶の美老園
One of Kagoshima's oldest and most respected tea houses, founded in 1881. Biroen (美老園, meaning "age beautifully") is the retail brand of Kagoshima Seicha Co., Ltd., and has served Kagoshima-grown teas for over 140 years. Known for first-flush organic matcha from the volcanic soils of the Kirishima Mountains, the company is led by a 5th-generation tea master. Winner of World Green Tea Contest Grand Gold Prizes in 2014 and 2015.
View all Biroen blendsGreen apple skin aroma, savory-sweet chestnut flavour, creamy finish
Smile Tea Organic Ceremonial is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan.
Smile Tea Organic Ceremonial is priced at $19.00 for 40g ($0.48/g).
Smile Tea Organic Ceremonial is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Smile Tea Organic Ceremonial uses the Yabukita, Okumidori, Saemidori cultivars.
You can buy Biroen Smile Tea Organic Ceremonial directly from Biroen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.