by Chikiriyaちきりや
上の舞 (Jo no Mai, "Supreme Dance") is Chikiriya's premium 20g ceremonial grade matcha, named in honor of the celebrated Meiji-era painter Uemura Shōen. The tencha leaves are shaded for 30 days before the first spring flush, then steamed and dried without kneading before careful stone milling — a traditional process that produces fine-textured matcha with excellent foam, smooth mouthfeel, and mellow, pleasantly sweet taste.
Editorial verdict
An artfully crafted premium ceremonial matcha named for Uemura Shōen — smooth, mellow, and exceptionally fine in texture.
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¥2,873
Range: ¥34 — ¥2,873
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chikiriya-official· 20g | ¥2,873 | ¥144/g | In Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
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About the brand
ちきりや
ちきりや (Chikiriya) is one of Kyoto's oldest tea merchants, founded in 安政元年 (Ansei 1, 1854) on Sanjo-dori in central Kyoto — an address it has occupied ever since. The roots of the founding family (the Akiyama–Yonenai line) trace to 1756, when a branch ancestor opened a textile business at Sanjo Kinudana; the fifth-generation head pivoted to tea in 1854. Formally incorporated as a joint-stock company in 1951, Chikiriya today is led by representative director 米内政明 (Masaaki Yonenai). The company operates nine divisions spanning cultivation, manufacturing, product development, quality assurance, wholesale, retail, and international business across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It opened its own Uji tea gardens in 1888 and built a Shizuoka processing factory in 1988. Certifications include Organic JAS (2013), ISO 9001:2015, and the Social Enterprise Certification (2021). Chikiriya's current "Tales of Uji" collection highlights single-origin Okumidori cultivar matcha, positioned for both ceremony and everyday use. Their matcha is described as mildly sweet with round, earthy umami and a fresh, grassy aroma reminiscent of shaded Uji gardens.
View all Chikiriya blendsJo no Mai is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Jo no Mai is priced at ¥3,694 for 20g (¥185/g).
Jo no Mai is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Chikiriya Jo no Mai directly from Chikiriya's official website. Current availability: in-stock.