by Hokodo放香堂
Delicate matcha characterized by the fragrance and sweetness of young spring leaves. Best appreciated as usucha (thin tea) to fully enjoy its fresh, natural elegance.
Editorial verdict
An approachable everyday matcha with fresh new-leaf sweetness and characteristic matcha bitterness. A great introduction to Hokodo's Uji teas.
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Fresh leaf fragrance, delicate sweetness, classic matcha bitterness
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¥1,080
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hokodo-store· 30g | ¥1,080 | ¥36/g | Out of Stock | Apr 14, 2026 |
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About the brand
放香堂
Hokodo (放香堂) is a historic Uji tea specialist founded in the Tenpō era (1830s). Operating its own organic tea gardens in Wazuka, Kyoto, the company produces ceremonial matcha under the guidance of sixth-generation tea master Yasuyuki Suda (酢田恭行), one of only a dozen people nationwide to hold the 10th-dan tea appraisal certification. Hokodo is also famous as the home of Japan's oldest coffee shop, established in Kobe in 1878.
View all Hokodo blendsFresh leaf fragrance, delicate sweetness, classic matcha bitterness
Wakaba no Shiro is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Wakaba no Shiro is priced at ¥1,080 for 30g (¥36/g).
Wakaba 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 Hokodo Wakaba no Shiro directly from Hokodo's official website. Current availability: in-stock.