by Shohokuen松北園
A stone-milled usucha blend led by Samidori, made from high-quality once-a-year harvest leaves from Uji and Joyo.
Editorial verdict
A lower-priced usucha option that keeps the same aromatic and mellow-house style as Iwai no Mukashi.
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High aroma and mellow umami.
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Supports: Price verified at ¥2,430 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.
Matsu no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Matsu no Mukashi is priced at ¥2,430 for 30g (¥81/g).
Matsu no Mukashi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Matsu no Mukashi uses the Samidori cultivar.
You can buy Shohokuen Matsu no Mukashi directly from Shohokuen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.