by Maiko no Cha Honpo舞妓の茶本舗
Lowest in stock: ¥108/g (≈$0.68/g) at Maiko Tea Official
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Chiyomukashi (千代昔, 'A Thousand Generations of Old') is Maiko no Cha Honpo's mid-range ceremonial matcha, offering a balanced and well-rounded cup ideal for regular ceremony practice or daily enjoyment. Stone-milled from Kyotanabe tencha, it captures the house's characteristic sweetness and umami in a more generous 30g format. A dependable ceremonial matcha that represents exceptional value given the Yamashita family's legendary tea pedigree.
Maiko no Cha Honpo Chiyomukashi
30g · Uji
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Editorial verdict
Mid-range Yamashita-family matcha at a competitive price. The 30g tin and more forgiving character make it the best daily driver in this prestigious lineup.
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Balanced flavor, good umami, pleasant sweetness, easy to prepare
Tracked across 1 merchant
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| maiko-tea-official· 30g | ¥3,240 | ¥108/g | In Stock | Oct 10, 2026 |
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About the brand
舞妓の茶本舗
Maiko no Cha Honpo (舞妓の茶本舗) is a celebrated Kyoto tea house based in the Fugenji district of Kyotanabe City — one of the most revered gyokuro-producing areas in all of Japan. Founded in 1950 as 'Fugenji Plantations' and rebranded in 1970 under the Maiko name after legendary tea master Yamashita Juichi (山下壽一) won first place at the National Tea Competition, the company has built one of the most extraordinary competitive records in Japanese tea history. Yamashita Juichi won the Agricultural Minister's Award at the national gyokuro competition seven times and at the Kansai Tea Competition eleven times, and in 1991 performed hand-picking of tea leaves for the Emperor and Empress of Japan. His grandson Yamashita Shintaro (山下新貴) has continued the dynasty, winning the Agricultural Minister's Award at the Kansai Tea Competition three consecutive years (2019–2021) and taking first place at the National Tea Competition in 2022. Their matcha lineup is equally distinguished: the flagship 宏悦 (Koetsu) won a Silver Award at the 2019 Japanese Tea Selection Paris among 238 international entries. From the single-farm Fugenji growing area in Kyotanabe, the Yamashita family's multi-generational expertise is embedded into every grade of their matcha — from the ultra-premium koicha-grade Koetsu to their accessible everyday tins.
View all Maiko no Cha Honpo blendsBalanced flavor, good umami, pleasant sweetness, easy to prepare
Chiyomukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Chiyomukashi is priced at ¥3,240 for 30g at Maiko Tea Official (¥108/g).
Chiyomukashi 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 Maiko no Cha Honpo Chiyomukashi directly from Maiko no Cha Honpo's official website. Current availability: in-stock.
