Strong Tea Kayou no Past | Kyoto Uji Tencha | Tea Ceremony and Matcha Cuisine Recommendations | High-Quality Matcha

The exquisite aroma and sweetness of Uji matcha allow you to savor Kyoto's tea culture in a single sip.

Made with carefully selected tea leaves from Uji, Kyoto, and finely ground in a stone mortar, this tencha boasts a bright green color and a rich, sweet flavor. Its mellow, non-bitter taste makes it an ideal choice for tea ceremonies, matcha desserts, or cooking. The compact 30g airtight container keeps it fresh and convenient, allowing you to enjoy its aroma and flavor anytime.

◉ Features and Highlights

• The unique deep richness and umami flavor of strong tea: "Kayu no Saki" has a particularly prominent strong umami flavor and full-bodied taste among strong teas. Its flavor is round and delicate, and it is of a high standard of quality as a strong tea in the tea ceremony.

Made from carefully selected premium Uji tea leaves . The tea is made from carefully selected new buds cultivated using the undergrowth method and finely ground in a stone mortar. Its aroma, sweetness, and color are all exceptional, making it a truly authentic and refined matcha.

• Thick and smooth, with a deep and complex flavor . Even when brewed strong, it is not prone to bitterness, and the umami and sweetness are well-balanced and distinct. It is also very beginner-friendly for strong tea enthusiasts.

• It is also excellent for dessert making . It is especially suitable as an ingredient for desserts that require a "rich matcha flavor", such as ice cream, chocolate cake, and matcha keto desserts.

◉ Flavor rating (maximum value 5)

• Aroma: 4.5 (Very strong)
• Umami (Flavor): 4 (More than average)
• Body: 4 (leaning towards rich/full-bodied)
• Astringency: 2 (too low)

◉ Suitable people

• Tea ceremony enthusiasts or those who want to taste authentic Uji matcha
• Those who seek high-quality matcha as an ingredient in desserts or dishes
• Looking for high-quality Uji matcha for gifts or personal use
• Health and antioxidant enthusiasts who want to incorporate natural nutrients into their daily lives

◉ Brand Introduction

Hayashiya Kyutaro upholds the tradition of Kyoto Uji tea culture, carefully selecting tea leaves and using traditional methods to provide the highest quality matcha products. The brand's philosophy, "Expanding the ways to enjoy tea," is dedicated to integrating traditional tea culture into modern life and food culture.

◉ Product Specifications

• Dimensions : 55mm × 55mm × 75mm
• Ingredients : Kyoto tea leaves
• Best before date : 180 days
• How to enjoy : It is recommended to enjoy it as a light tea. The strong tea is made from tender buds picked from early to mid-May, which are rich in natural amino acids and have low bitterness and savory flavor.