by Shohokuen松北園
A usucha-focused matcha built mainly around Samidori and sourced from once-a-year harvest material from Uji and Joyo, then carefully stone-milled.
Editorial verdict
A mid-tier thin-tea matcha with a classic balance of aroma and mellow umami for everyday ceremonial use.
Shohokuen Official Store
¥3,240 / 30g
¥108/g
Cafe Kobeco
$30.00 / 30g
$1.00/g
Emery's Corner
$32.50 / 30g
$1.08/g
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High aroma and mellow umami.
Tracked across 3 merchants
Price trend
$30.00
Range: $30.00 — $32.50
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shohokuen-official· 30g | ¥3,240 | ¥108/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
| cafe-kobeco· 30g | $30.00 | $1.00/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
| emerys-corner· 30g | $32.50 | $1.08/g | Out of Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
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Supports: Price verified at ¥3,240 for 30g; official description centers Samidori and positions it for usucha.
About the brand
松北園
Shohokuen is a historic Uji tea maker founded in 1645 in Kohata, Uji. The company manufactures and sells Japanese tea, pairing deep Uji roots with a modern focus on safety management, organic certification, and export-ready production.
View all Shohokuen blendsHigh aroma and mellow umami.
Iwai no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Iwai no Mukashi is priced at ¥3,240 for 30g (¥108/g).
Iwai no Mukashi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Iwai no Mukashi uses the Samidori cultivar.
You can buy Shohokuen Iwai no Mukashi directly from Shohokuen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.