Shohokuen

Shohokuen is a historic tea house based in Uji, Kyoto, with over 350 years of tea-making tradition passed down through fourteen generations. Revered for its commitment to quality and purity, Shohokuen specialises in small-batch, stone-milled matcha crafted from first-harvest tencha. Their matcha reflects the essence of Uji terroir - vibrant, balanced, and deeply nuanced - making it a quiet favourite among tea connoisseurs seeking authenticity without compromise.