by Hekisuien碧翠園
An Oiemoto Okonomi (tea school master's selection) thin-tea matcha. The name combines the kanji for 'verdant' and 'white', reflecting a pure, bright character suited for daily tea practice.
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Balanced umami with mild sweetness and a fresh, clean character. Approachable and smooth.
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¥2,700
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ujicha-online· 30g | ¥2,700 | ¥90/g | In Stock | Apr 13, 2026 |
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About the brand
碧翠園
One of Kyoto's oldest tea merchants, founded in 1867 (Keio 3) in Joyo City at the heart of the Uji tea production region. Hekisuien is credited as the originator of genmaicha, first sold in 1923 under the trademark 'Hana Yanagi'. The company trades under its iconic Tengu mascot mark ('Tengu no Uji-cha') and specializes in stone-milled ceremonial matcha made exclusively from first-flush Kyoto Prefecture tencha. Winner of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the Uji Tea Competition (gyokuro category) and recognized as a 'Kyo no Shinise' (Historic Kyoto Establishment) by the Kyoto Governor.
View all Hekisuien blendsBalanced umami with mild sweetness and a fresh, clean character. Approachable and smooth.
Aoi no Shiro is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Aoi no Shiro is priced at ¥2,700 for 30g (¥90/g).
Aoi 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 Hekisuien Aoi no Shiro directly from Hekisuien's official website. Current availability: in-stock.