by Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten上林春松本店
Sokaku no Shiro (双鶴の白) meaning 'white of twin cranes,' is another Urasenke Zabosai preferred usucha. Cranes symbolize longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.
Editorial verdict
A graceful premium usucha with Urasenke endorsement — pairs beautifully with traditional wagashi.
Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Official
¥2,376 / 40g
¥59/g
Imaya Shizukaen
¥2,376 / 40g
¥59/g
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Balanced umami with gentle sweetness, smooth texture, and a mellow finish. Bright, vibrant green color.
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¥2,376
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kanbayashi-shunsho-honten-official· 40g | ¥2,376 | ¥59/g | In Stock | Apr 13, 2026 |
| imaya-shizukaen· 40g | ¥2,376 | ¥59/g | Out of Stock | Apr 11, 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 blendsBalanced umami with gentle sweetness, smooth texture, and a mellow finish. Bright, vibrant green color.
Sokaku no Shiro is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Sokaku no Shiro is priced at ¥2,376 for 40g (¥59/g).
Sokaku 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 Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten Sokaku no Shiro directly from Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.