by Gyokurinen玉林園
Urasenke Hounsai-soushou okonomi koicha. Made from premium Uji tencha and stone-ground fresh. Suitable for tea ceremonies and practice. A gentle sweetness that surprises those who expect matcha to be bitter, with a smooth mouthfeel and freshly ground aroma.
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Gentle sweetness, smooth, not bitter, fresh aroma
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About the brand
玉林園
Historic Wakayama tea company established in 1854 (Ansei 1), now in its sixth generation. Gyokurinen is renowned for stone-milling premium Uji tencha into matcha using traditional stone mills (ishiusu), and for inventing the world's first matcha soft-serve ice cream, Green Soft, in 1958. The company operates tea retail, food service (Green Corner restaurants), and wholesale divisions, supplying matcha products to over 180 restaurant locations nationwide.
View all Gyokurinen blendsGentle sweetness, smooth, not bitter, fresh aroma
Kii no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Kii no Mukashi is priced at ¥2,450 for 40g (¥61/g).
Kii 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 Gyokurinen Kii no Mukashi directly from Gyokurinen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.