Rare ceremonial matcha by Tsujirihei Honten, available outside Japan for the first time. Named after one of Japan's sacred mountains. Three cultivars, Samidori, Tenmyo, and Okumidori, blended into one creamy, umami-rich ceremonial cup.
Tsujirihei Honten · Est. 1860 · Three-Cultivar Ceremonial Blend · Creamy & Umami-Rich · Maison Koko Exclusive · First Release Outside Japan
Description
Kaguyama. In Japanese classical poetry, Kaguyama is one of the three sacred mountains of Yamato, celebrated in the Man'yōshū, Japan's oldest poetry anthology, as a symbol of natural grandeur, seasonal beauty, and timeless reverence. It is a name drawn from the very foundation of Japanese cultural and literary heritage, and it belongs to a matcha of equal stature.
Luxurious and meditative, Kaguyama is a premium ceremonial blend crafted from three of Uji's most celebrated cultivars: Samidori, Tenmyo, and Okumidori. Each contributes a distinct dimension: Samidori brings natural sweetness and smooth creaminess, Okumidori delivers deep umami and full body. And Tenmyo, itself a cultivar born from Asahi and Samidori parentage, bridges the two with aromatic complexity and refined structure. Together they create a matcha of rare integration: no single note dominates, yet every note is present.
It opens with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a generous wave of umami. Toasted nut notes and fresh green character emerge slowly and linger gently, building toward a rich, regal finish that stays long after the last sip. This is a matcha designed for the meditative moment, deliberate, layered, and deeply satisfying.
Producer Tsujirihei Honten Est. 1860, Uji, Kyoto
Cultivars Samidori, Tenmyo & Okumidori Three-cultivar ceremonial blend
Availability Rare & limited First release outside Japan
The elegant Tsujirihei Honten tin is part of what makes this matcha a gift in itself, a piece of Uji craftsmanship to keep long after the last spoonful.
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Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
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Cultivars: Samidori, Tenmyo & Okumidori
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Shading: Honzu (本簀) — traditional reed and straw canopy
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Net weight: 20g — presented in an elegant Tsujirihei Honten tin
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Style: Creamy, umami-rich, toasted and regal
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Finish: Rich, long, and quietly majestic
*Tasting notes and colour descriptions reflect general sensory perception and data provided by our supplier, and may vary by individual preference, preparation method, and seasonal batch. We do our best to describe each product as accurately as possible.
Why This Matcha?
Kaguyama takes its name from one of Japan's most celebrated sacred mountains, a name that appears in the Man'yōshū, the oldest and most revered poetry anthology in Japanese literary history. It is a name that carries weight, beauty, and permanence. The matcha lives up to it.
THE THREE CULTIVARS AND WHAT THEY BRING
Samidori for sweetness and cream
Delivers the natural sweetness and smooth creaminess that gives Kaguyama its luxurious mouthfeel.
Okumidori for depth and umami
One of Japan's most prestigious cultivars, bringing deep, savoury umami and full body.
Tenmyo for structure and aromatic complexity
Descended from Asahi and Samidori, bridging cream and depth with toasted, nutty aromatic notes.
Tsujirihei Honten
Tsujirihei Honten was founded in 1860 in Uji, Kyoto, the region that has defined Japanese matcha for over six centuries. For more than 160 years, the house has dedicated itself exclusively to authentic Uji tea, sold only at their own boutiques in Japan until now.
Their tea gardens use honzu (本簀) shading, the oldest, most labour-intensive method in Japanese cultivation, used by fewer than ten farms today, and their tencha is stone-milled in a century-old factory to preserve colour, aroma, and flavour. This exclusive release through Maison Koko marks the first time their range has reached an international audience, in strictly limited quantities.
Ingredients
Ceremonial-grade green tea fine powder (Samidori, Tenmyo & Okumidori cultivars, Uji, Kyoto)
Character
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Thickness: Smooth and creamy, full-bodied and coating
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Sweetness: Natural and present, underpinned by umami warmth
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Umami: Generous and layered; builds slowly, lingers richly
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Aroma: Toasted nut and fresh green, gentle and complementary
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Finish: Rich, regal, and long-lasting
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Astringency: Low and well-integrated, smooth throughout
Origin
Uji, Kyoto, Japan
