by Saijoen西条園
A mid-grade usucha for home use and cooking. Saijoen describes it as having moderate bitterness, a clean sweetness, and enough body that the tea flavor still reads clearly in recipes.
Editorial verdict
A practical middle-tier usucha that balances drinkability with strong culinary utility.
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Cleanly sweet with moderate bitterness, solid body, and a food-friendly matcha backbone.
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Supports: Kayo no Shiro: 20g for ¥3,156 with official product description and usage guidance.
Supports: Kayo no Shiro: 20g for ¥3,156 with official product description and usage guidance.
About the brand
西条園
Saijoen is AIYA's consumer-facing matcha brand from Nishio, Aichi, pairing long-standing stone-milled matcha production with modern retail, cafe, and sweets formats.
View all Saijoen blendsCleanly sweet with moderate bitterness, solid body, and a food-friendly matcha backbone.
Kayo no Shiro is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Kayo no Shiro is priced at ¥3,156 for 20g (¥158/g).
Kayo 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 Saijoen Kayo no Shiro directly from Saijoen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.