Shogyokuen Izumi no Shiro

Shogyokuen is a historic tea producer founded in 1827 in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in premium matcha, gyokuro, and sencha. Led by master blender Hiroshi Kobayashi, one of Japan’s top tea appraisers, the family-run company is known for its meticulous cultivation and traditional processing.

Aroma: fresh and sweet grassy

Taste: medium umami, slight bitterness with a sweet aftertaste