by Shizuoka Chaen静岡茶園
A 30g Nishio matcha positioned specifically for usucha and tea gatherings. The official page states it is produced in Nishio, Aichi, and directs koicha drinkers to the higher-tier Ikuyo no Mukashi.
Editorial verdict
An entry ceremonial-style usucha matcha with a clear tea-ceremony orientation and a current sold-out status.
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Presented as a sweet-leaning, low-astringency matcha for usucha, aligned with the sitewide explanation of covered-cultivation matcha.
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Shizuoka Chaen Official Product Page
Supports: Official product page lists Nishio, Aichi matcha, 30g, ¥1,080, and positions it for usucha at tea gatherings; currently sold out.
Shizuoka Chaen Powder Category
Supports: Official powder category confirms live JPY listing for shizuoka-chaen-chiyogi-no-mukashi.
About the brand
静岡茶園
Shizuoka Chaen (株式会社静岡茶園) is a Shizuoka City tea producer, manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer founded in April 1973 and incorporated on September 24, 1976. The company operates its headquarters in Suruga Ward and a factory in Aoi Ward, is led by Representative Director Motosuke Mochizuki, and presents its mission as aiming for Japan's most delicious tea through careful soil-building and skilled tea-master finishing. Its official Japanese shop centers deep-steamed green tea while also selling powder teas, sweets, and a small matcha lineup including Asahina- and Nishio-sourced products.
View all Shizuoka Chaen blendsPresented as a sweet-leaning, low-astringency matcha for usucha, aligned with the sitewide explanation of covered-cultivation matcha.
Chiyogi no Mukashi is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Chiyogi no Mukashi is priced at ¥1,080 for 30g (¥36/g).
Chiyogi no Mukashi 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 Shizuoka Chaen Chiyogi no Mukashi directly from Shizuoka Chaen's official website. Current availability: out_of_stock.