Ryuoen Chaho - Hekigyoku no Shiro (Kyoto exclusive)

£60.00

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Size 38g tin

Founded in 1875 Ryuoen Chaho is one of Kyoto’s quiet but deeply respected tea houses. Unlike more commercial tea brands, Ryuoen Chaho has preserved a traditional, almost unchanged way of selling tea for over a century, a rare example of continuity in Japanese craftsmanship.

🌿 A Tea Shop Trusted by Tea Masters

What makes Ryuoen truly special is its connection to the heart of Japanese tea culture:

Their matcha is officially recognised and used by the three major tea ceremony schools (Urasenke, Omotesenke, Mushanokoji-senke).
This level of recognition means their tea meets the highest standards for ceremonial use, not just everyday drinking.

Hekigyoku no Shiro is an exclusive matcha available only from the Kyoto flagship store. Rich and deeply umami, it has a smooth, creamy body with gentle sweetness and refined vegetal notes. Its bitterness is exceptionally low, leading to a mellow, lingering finish.

How to Prepare

Sift 1–2 tsp of matcha into a bowl. Add 60–80 ml of hot water (80°C). Whisk in a zigzag motion until frothy. Enjoy it straight or add milk for a creamy matcha latte.