by Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten上林春松本店
The pinnacle of Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten's matcha lineup, Hatsumukashi (初昔) represents the house's highest-grade koicha. Made from the finest first-harvest tencha leaves, stone-milled to an exceptionally fine powder. Reserved for the most formal tea ceremony occasions.
Editorial verdict
The ultimate expression of Kanbayashi's 450-year legacy — a transcendent koicha for the most discerning tea practitioners.
Kanso Tea
$51.00 / 20g Can
$2.55/g
Ujicha Matcha
$59.99 / 20 Gram Tin Can
$3.00/g
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Profound umami depth with layers of complexity, silky smooth texture, and an extraordinarily long, sweet finish. Vivid emerald green color.
Tracked across 2 merchants
Price trend
$51.00
Range: $51.00 — $59.99
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kanso-tea· 20g Can | $51.00 | $2.55/g | Out of Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
| ujicha-matcha· 20 Gram Tin Can | $59.99 | $3.00/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
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About the brand
上林春松本店
Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten is one of the three great tea houses of Uji (Uji Sandai Chasho) and the oldest, with over 450 years of history. Founded during the Eiroku period (c. 1560), the Kanbayashi family has served as tea purveyors for fifteen generations. During the Edo period they held the highest rank of tea master (Gomotsu Ochashi) and served as Uji tea administrators for the Tokugawa shogunate. The tenth-generation Shunsho is credited with developing a precursor to modern gyokuro. Today, as the sole surviving lineage of the original Uji tea masters, they continue to produce premium matcha, gyokuro, and sencha using traditional stone-milling techniques. Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten also serves as the quality supervisor for Coca-Cola Japan's Ayataka green tea brand.
View all Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten blendsProfound umami depth with layers of complexity, silky smooth texture, and an extraordinarily long, sweet finish. Vivid emerald green color.
Hatsumukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Hatsumukashi is priced at ¥8,640 for 40g (¥216/g).
Hatsumukashi is recommended for koicha. Thick tea — a concentrated preparation using about 4g of powder and 30ml of water, reserved for the highest-grade matcha.
You can buy Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Hatsumukashi directly from Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.