Kanbayashi Shunsho Goun no Shiro

Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten is one of Japan’s most historic tea producers, with over 450 years of heritage in Uji, Kyoto. Trusted by Grand Masters of multiple tea ceremony schools — including Urasenke and Omotesenke — and an official purveyor to the Imperial Household, Kanbayashi represents the gold standard of Uji matcha craftsmanship. Their tea is also the source behind Ayataka, one of Japan’s most beloved bottled green teas.

Goun no Shiro (五雲の白 — “White of Five Clouds”) is a graceful ceremonial usucha matcha from Kanbayashi — soft, sweet, and deeply calming.

Aroma: Umami and sweet

Taste: Gentle sweet and deep umami with a refreshing finish

🍵 Recommended for: Usucha (thin tea), matcha latte

✨ Best for: Those who enjoy a mellow, sweet and umami-forward ceremonial matcha

📦 Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan