by Gion Tsujiri祇園辻利
Kochu no Mukashi (壷中の昔) bears the personal endorsement (御好み) of Urasenke Konichian Zazobou Grand Master, one of Japan's most influential tea ceremony lineages. Suited primarily for koicha (thick tea), it can also be enjoyed as usucha. Sourced from carefully selected Uji tencha, stone-milled at 40g per hour. Delivered in a sealed tin.
Editorial verdict
A deeply ceremonial matcha with the Urasenke pedigree to match. Aromatic, firm in umami, with mild sweetness and a clean finish. Well suited for serious koicha practice.
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Aromatic fragrance, firm umami, mild sweetness, refreshing finish
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¥6,480
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gion-tsujiri-official· 40g | ¥6,480 | ¥162/g | Out of 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.
View all Gion Tsujiri blendsAromatic fragrance, firm umami, mild sweetness, refreshing finish
Kochu no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Kochu no Mukashi is priced at ¥6,480 for 40g (¥162/g).
Kochu no Mukashi 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 Kochu no Mukashi directly from Gion Tsujiri's official website. Current availability: out-of-stock.