Tea cultivar
Gokou
五香Rich umami, pronounced sweetness, full body
Gokou is prized for aromatic lift, sweetness, and the kind of dense, perfumed body that works beautifully in premium ceremonial matcha. It is often chosen when a producer wants richness without obvious roughness.
8blends using this cultivar
Blends Using Gokou
8 blends in the catalogue feature this cultivar.
Ippodo
Ummon-no-Mukashi
Uji · Ceremonial
Umami
Bitter
Sweet
$2.25/g
Kettl
Shirakawa Gokou
Uji · Ceremonial
Umami
Bitter
Sweet
$3.20/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Matsu no Yowai
Uji · Ceremonial
¥78/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Oimatsu
Uji
¥97/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Syoshin
Uji · Ceremonial
¥109/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Matsu no Yowai
Uji · Ceremonial
¥70/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Oimatsu
Uji
¥90/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Syoshin
Uji · Ceremonial
¥101/g
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gokou best known for?
- Aromatic richness, sweetness, and premium ceremonial depth.
- Is Gokou worth seeking out?
- Yes, especially if you want a lush, perfume-leaning Uji bowl.