Wakamori no Shiro by Kanbayashi ShunshoWakamori no Shiro ("Pure Young Forest") by Kanbayashi Shunsho is an elegant usucha grade autumn matcha that honors the sacred Kuchikiri () ceremonythe ceremonial "opening of the tea jar." This time honored tradition, held each November, marks the tea calendar's most revered moment when sealed chatsubo jars from spring are ceremonially opened, unveiling matcha transformed by six months of patient aging into a brew of exceptional smoothness, mellow

and daily matcha drinkers seeking authentic Uji quality at an accessible price point

reliable across preparation methods

dominantly grassy flavor with mild bitterness and slight astringency—a flavor profile that reviewers describe as "assertive enough for lattes but smooth enough to drink on its own

intense flavors and an exceptionally long aftertaste—a bold

It offers a subtle umami

versatile ceremonial-grade matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen

Uji Matcha Craftsmanship: From Nakamura Tokichi

gentle creaminess

Positioned between Kirin and Unkaku in the Marukyu grading system

Uji’s 300‑year tea master

Pure Uji Heritage: 100% Japanese green tea

a centuries-old tea house based in Uji