by Gion Tsujiri祇園辻利
Kenkyu no Shiro (建久の白) bears the endorsement of Daihozan Kenninji Temple (大本山建仁寺御用達), Kyoto's oldest Rinzai Zen institution. Designed for usucha (thin tea), it opens with an aromatic fragrance and delivers light umami, mild sweetness, and a refreshing aftertaste. A ceremonial matcha with Zen temple lineage at a mid-tier price.
Editorial verdict
A Kenninji-endorsed usucha with good character and genuine ceremonial pedigree. Aromatic entry, light and graceful in the cup — great for study or contemplative daily use.
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Aromatic, light umami, mild sweetness, refreshing aftertaste
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¥3,024
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gion-tsujiri-official· 40g | ¥3,024 | ¥76/g | In Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
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About the brand
祇園辻利
Gion Tsujiri (祇園辻利) is one of Kyoto's most celebrated Uji tea houses, founded in 1860 (Manen 1) by Tsujiri Uemon in Uji during a period of Uji tea revival. The Tsujiri lineage later established its iconic presence in Kyoto's Gion district after the third generation expanded to Taiwan and the fourth generation resettled in Gion after WWII. Today Gion Tsujiri is renowned for its stone-mill ground matcha endorsed by all three major tea schools — Urasenke, Omotesenke, and Mushanokoji Senke — as well as Kenninji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest Zen temples. Their matcha is produced at a rate of just 40g per hour to ensure quality.
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Kenkyu no Shiro is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Kenkyu no Shiro is priced at ¥3,024 for 40g (¥76/g).
Kenkyu no Shiro 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 Gion Tsujiri Kenkyu no Shiro directly from Gion Tsujiri's official website. Current availability: in-stock.