Ryuoen Chaho - Hekigyoku no Shiro Matcha (Main store exclusive)

Founded in 1875  Ryuoen Chaho  is one of Kyoto’s quiet but deeply respected tea houses. Unlike more commercial tea brands, Ryuoen Chaho has preserved a traditional, almost unchanged way of selling tea for over a century, a rare example of continuity in Japanese craftsmanship.

🌿 A Tea Shop Trusted by Tea Masters

What makes Ryuoen truly special is its connection to the heart of Japanese tea culture:

• Their matcha is officially recognised and used by the three major tea ceremony schools (Urasenke, Omotesenke, Mushanokoji-senke).
• This level of recognition means their tea meets the highest standards for ceremonial use, not just everyday drinking.

Hekigyoku no Shiro is sold only at Ryuoen Chaho's Kyoto flagship store.

Hekigyoku no Shiro is a refined ceremonial grade matcha with a deep yet elegant character. It combines a rich, velvety umami with natural sweetness and a smooth, creamy texture. Fresh green notes are balanced by a subtle mineral quality, leading to a long, clean finish with only the lightest hint of bitterness.