Yamamasa Koyamaen Matcha – Ceremonial Matcha from Uji | MatchaJP

Yamamasa Koyamaen tea fields in Uji, Kyoto – shade-grown ceremonial matcha

Yamamasa Koyamaen Matcha – Ceremonial Matcha from Uji, Japan

Yamamasa Koyamaen Matcha – Ceremonial Matcha from Uji, Japan

Shop Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha — one of Japan's most respected ceremonial tea producers, based in Uji, Kyoto. Choose from a full lineup spanning smooth usucha (thin tea) to rich koicha (thick tea), shipped directly from Japan.

OriginUji, Kyoto, Japan
StyleDeep umami, smooth texture
Best forUsucha to premium koicha
ShippingDirectly from Japan

Not sure which grade? Start here

New to Koyamaen OGURAYAMA or SAMIDORI Smooth, balanced usucha — our best sellers
Ready to go deeper SHIKIBU-NO-MUKASHI High-grade usucha with more complexity
For koicha & ceremony TENNOHZAN / KAGURADEN Premium thick tea for traditional use

Why choose Yamamasa Koyamaen?

Feature
Details
Tea origin
Uji, Kyoto Ceremonial grade
Authentic Japanese ceremonial matcha from Uji — one of Japan's most respected producing regions, with over 600 years of tea history.
Flavor profile
Deep umami Smooth Trusted quality
Known for refined texture and a well-balanced taste used in traditional tea ceremony and daily preparation alike.
Grade range
Usucha Koicha Premium grades
From approachable entry-level matcha (Samidori, Matsukaze) to high-grade ceremonial selections (Kaguraden, Kasuga-no-Mukashi) — the full Koyamaen lineup in one place.

Recommended sizes

100g pouch Ideal for trying a new grade or for regular daily matcha drinkers
150g can Better value for frequent preparation — best if you already know your favorite grade

Full grade guide — Ogurayama, Samidori, Shikibu and more

Entry-level usucha MATSUKAZE / SAMIDORI
Balanced daily ceremony YOMO-NO-KAORI / OGURAYAMA
Higher-grade usucha SHIKIBU-NO-MUKASHI
Koicha & premium TENNOHZAN / KAGURADEN / KASUGA-NO-MUKASHI

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Shop Yamamasa Koyamaen Matcha – All Grades

MAKI-NO-SHIRO

Culinary & ceremony use / Usucha (thin tea)
MATSUKAZE

Entry-level matcha for tea ceremony / Usucha
Best seller
SAMIDORI

Beginner-friendly ceremonial matcha / Usucha
YOMO-NO-KAORI

Intermediate-grade for tea ceremony / Usucha
Most popular
OGURAYAMA

Best-selling ceremonial matcha / Usucha
SHIKIBU-NO-MUKASHI

High-grade usucha for tea ceremony
TENNOHZAN

Premium matcha for koicha (thick tea)
KAGURADEN

High-grade koicha for tea ceremony
KASUGA-NO-MUKASHI

Premium koicha / High-grade ceremonial
TYAJU-NO-MUKASHI

Top-tier matcha / High-grade koicha

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