by Shirakata Denshiro Shoten白形傳四郎商店
Aoi is Shirakata's pure Shizuoka Honyama matcha made from shaded tencha grown in April, aged through the summer, and stone-milled before sale.
Editorial verdict
The most origin-specific matcha in the lineup and the clearest expression of Shirakata's Honyama sourcing story.
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Pure Shizuoka matcha positioned as a recreation of Tokugawa Ieyasu's Suruga tea gathering matcha, with a mature, savory Honyama profile.
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Supports: Official shop lists Aoi at ¥1,620 for 20g, made from Shizuoka tea and positioned as a recreation of Ieyasu's Suruga matcha.
About the brand
白形傳四郎商店
Shirakata Denshiro Shoten is a Shizuoka tea merchant founded in 1923 by Shirakata Denshiro. From its base in Shizuoka City's historic tea-trading district, the company operates tea manufacturing, retail, mail-order, export, and tea-seed oil businesses while focusing on Shizuoka tea, including Honyama matcha.
View all Shirakata Denshiro Shoten blendsPure Shizuoka matcha positioned as a recreation of Tokugawa Ieyasu's Suruga tea gathering matcha, with a mature, savory Honyama profile.
Aoi is sourced from Shizuoka, Japan.
Aoi is priced at ¥1,620 for 20g (¥81/g).
Aoi 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 Shirakata Denshiro Shoten Aoi directly from Shirakata Denshiro Shoten's official website. Current availability: in-stock.