Ishimoto Unkaku

Ishimoto Kawaguchi Seicha is a respected Japanese tea producer based in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture — the heartland of Japanese matcha culture. Known for meticulous craftsmanship and a refined approach to matcha blending, Ishimoto produces teas that are elegant, nuanced, and deeply satisfying.

Unkaku is a high-grade ceremonial matcha from Ishimoto with a uniquely memorable flavor arc — starting bold, then opening up into a long, lingering sweetness.

Aroma: Fresh and sweet

Taste: Bitterness on the tip of the tongue, then a long sweetness, umami, no bitterness and astringency

🍵 Recommended for: Usucha (thin tea), koicha (thick tea)

✨ Best for: Experienced matcha drinkers who appreciate a dynamic, evolving flavor profile

📦 Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan