by Ise Matcha伊勢抹茶株式会社
Mugetsu (無月, 'moonless sky') is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Ise Matcha, reflecting the company's poetic naming tradition. Sourced from shade-grown tencha dried in their brick kilns and stone-ground in small batches, Mugetsu occupies a premium tier in the Ise Matcha lineup. The name evokes the deep, unilluminated color of high-quality matcha — a bowl dark as a moonless night. Available through specialty importers including Tea Hong.
Editorial verdict
A premium ceremonial matcha from a producer committed to authentic tencha methods. The poetic name signals its position as a prestige offering within the Ise Matcha range.
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Supports: 30g, ceremonial grade, Ise Matcha brand
About the brand
伊勢抹茶株式会社
Ise Matcha (伊勢抹茶株式会社) is a fourth-generation family tea producer based in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. Founded in 1935 as the Kanehann (カネ半) family tea farm, the company formally incorporated in April 2017 and simultaneously pivoted entirely to tencha (shade-dried tea) production for matcha — replacing all equipment with purpose-built tencha machinery. Today the company operates six traditional brick kilns across two factories, the largest such tencha facility in Japan. Their matcha is made exclusively from first-flush leaves grown on their own certified fields in the foothills of the Suzuka Mountains, where the east–west climate interplay between Ise Bay and the mountains creates ideal conditions. CEO Toshiaki Hada (4th generation) focuses on traditional craftsmanship while 5th-generation Wakana Hada promotes sustainable farming and modern retail. Certifications include JGAP (2015) and ASIAGAP group certification (2018). The brand holds a registered trademark on the name 伊勢抹茶. Their stone-ground matcha won the 2024 Omotenashi Selection Gold Award.
View all Ise Matcha blendsIse Matcha Mugetsu is sourced from Mie, Japan.
Ise Matcha Mugetsu is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Ise Matcha Ise Matcha Mugetsu is available through Ise Matcha's official website. Current availability: in-stock.