Ryuoen Chaho - Ukifune Matcha (New Harvest)

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

Ukifune is a limited edition seasonal shincha (new harvest) matcha released once a year. It is prized for capturing the fresh character of the year's first harvest and is only available in limited quantities. 

Ukifune is a bright, refreshing ceremonial grade matcha with a distinctly youthful character. Fresh vegetal notes and sweet umami take centre stage, supported by a clean, lively finish that reflects the freshness of the new harvest.