Biwa no Shiro Usucha Matcha

Biwa no Shiro is a mid-range, high-quality usucha within the Kanbayashi Shunshō collection. Its name originates from the Biwa tea garden, one of the celebrated seven tea gardens (Uji Shichimeien) founded by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who is also famed for creating the Golden Pavilion. This matcha embodies his profound admiration for Uji tea. Net weight: 20g

About Kanbayashi Shunsho

Founded by Kanbayashi Shunsho during the Eiroku period, Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten has a rich 450-year history as a prestigious tea house in Uji. Since the late 14th century, when the Ashikaga Shogunate helped elevate the reputation of Uji tea, the Kanbayashi family has been producing Uji tea. Now in its 14th generation, the family continues to uphold tradition while embracing innovation under the leadership of Kanbayashi Shunsho XIV, preserving the legacy of Uji tea and contributing to the evolution of tea culture in Japan.