Ceremonial grade Uji Matcha Chiyo by the Nishide family is a traditional matcha with rich umami and a smooth, grassy flavor. Grown in the perfect climate of Ujitawara, Kyoto, this stone-milled matcha offers a deep green color and a balanced, creamy texture, ideal for both ceremonies and everyday enjoyment.
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4/5 – A rich and satisfying umami flavor, rounded and full, characteristic of high-quality matcha, with a lingering savory finish.
3/5 – Mild astringency that balances the creamy smoothness of the matcha, not overpowering but noticeable.
A vivid, deep green powder that produces a smooth, velvety texture when whisked. The infusion is rich and thick, with a nice froth at the top.
Uji Matcha Chiyo Mukashi, crafted by the Nishide family in Ujitawara, Kyoto, is a traditional matcha with a deep connection to the region's centuries-old tea culture. Uji, known for producing some of Japan’s finest teas, provides the perfect environment for growing matcha, with its shaded fields and ideal climate.
The Nishide Tea Factory, established over 140 years ago, has honed the craft of producing high-quality matcha through meticulous shading, followed by stone milling to produce a fine, vibrant powder. The tea is harvested during the early summer months (May to June), when the leaves are at their freshest and most tender. The shading process, lasting 3-4 weeks, allows the leaves to develop a richer flavor and higher levels of umami.
The result is a smooth, grassy matcha with a hint of vegetal bitterness and a distinct deep green color when whisked, perfect for both traditional tea ceremonies and modern matcha enthusiasts.
Tea Region | Ujitawara, Kyoto
Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis
Cultivar | Uji Asahi
Harvest | June, 2024
Picking & processing | Shaded for 3-4 weeks, stone-milled
Matcha-flavored mochi
The creamy texture of the mochi pairs beautifully with the matcha’s smooth bitterness, enhancing the umami-rich notes of the tea.
Vegetable tempura
The crispy, lightly salted tempura complements the matcha’s vegetal notes, while the matcha’s mild bitterness contrasts the fried batter.
Japanese cheesecakes
The smooth, slightly tangy flavor of Japanese cheesecake enhances the mild sweetness and smoothness of the matcha, creating a balanced pairing.
