by Hekisuien碧翠園
A high-grade ceremonial matcha suitable for both thin and thick tea preparation. Ukitsu delivers depth and refinement characteristic of premium Uji tencha.
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Concentrated umami with balanced sweetness, smooth texture, and a pleasantly rounded bitterness. Full-bodied with an aromatic finish.
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¥6,480
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ujicha-online· 30g | ¥6,480 | ¥216/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 blendsConcentrated umami with balanced sweetness, smooth texture, and a pleasantly rounded bitterness. Full-bodied with an aromatic finish.
Ukitsu is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Ukitsu is priced at ¥6,480 for 30g (¥216/g).
Ukitsu 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 Ukitsu directly from Hekisuien's official website. Current availability: in-stock.