by Hekisuien碧翠園
Named after the company itself, Hekisui is the brand's signature premium matcha. A supreme-grade tea reflecting over 150 years of dedication to Uji tea craftsmanship.
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Rich umami with refined sweetness, vibrant green color, and an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. Complex and layered with a clean, lingering finish.
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¥8,640
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ujicha-online· 30g | ¥8,640 | ¥288/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 blendsRich umami with refined sweetness, vibrant green color, and an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. Complex and layered with a clean, lingering finish.
Hekisui is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Hekisui is priced at ¥8,640 for 30g (¥288/g).
Hekisui 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 Hekisui directly from Hekisuien's official website. Current availability: in-stock.