by Shohokuen松北園
A koicha-grade blend centered on Asahi, Uji Hikari, and Saemidori from high-quality leaves harvested once a year in Uji and Joyo, then stone-milled.
Editorial verdict
A serious koicha offering that sits just below the flagship, emphasizing cultivar-driven sweetness and aroma.
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Dense umami, sweetness, and a floral aromatic lift.
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Supports: Price verified at ¥8,100 for 30g; official description names Asahi, Uji Hikari, and Saemidori and positions it for koicha.
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 blendsDense umami, sweetness, and a floral aromatic lift.
Unjo no Tomo is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Unjo no Tomo is priced at ¥8,100 for 30g (¥270/g).
Unjo no Tomo is recommended for koicha. Thick tea — a concentrated preparation using about 4g of powder and 30ml of water, reserved for the highest-grade matcha.
Unjo no Tomo uses the Asahi, Uji Hikari, Saemidori cultivars.
You can buy Shohokuen Unjo no Tomo directly from Shohokuen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.