by Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten上林春松本店
Somei no Mukashi (爽明の昔) was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Sen no Rikyu's passing. Associated with the Urasenke Konnichian tea school, this koicha carries deep ceremonial significance.
Editorial verdict
A meaningful ceremonial koicha with historical significance — created for the Urasenke school's Rikyu memorial observances.
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Clean, bright umami with refreshing quality, smooth mouthfeel, and a clear finish befitting its commemorative purpose.
Tracked across 1 merchant
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sazen-tea· 20g | €18.90 | €0.95/g | In Stock | Apr 12, 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 blendsClean, bright umami with refreshing quality, smooth mouthfeel, and a clear finish befitting its commemorative purpose.
Somei no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Somei no Mukashi is priced at ¥4,320 for 40g (¥108/g).
Somei no Mukashi 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 Somei no Mukashi directly from Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.