Marukyu Koyamaen "Kogetsu no Shiro" Ceremonial Uji Matcha 20g (0.70 oz) Tin – 100% Pure Zen Temple Preferred Grade Japanese Green Tea Powder (Ginkaku-ji Jisho-ji Exclusive Selection)

✨ Marukyu Koyamaen "Kogetsu no Shiro" Master-Grade Ceremonial Matcha – 100% Pure Temple-Preferred Japanese Green Tea Powder | 20g (0.70 oz) Freshness-Locked Premium Tin

Immerse yourself in the profound intersection of Japanese Zen philosophy and elite tea mastery. Produced by the world-renowned Marukyu Koyamaen in Uji, Kyoto—highly regarded for centuries as the absolute standard of premium green tea—"Kogetsu no Shiro" (meaning "White Clouds of the Lake Moon") is a deeply revered, exclusive ceremonial grade. This precise blend bears the prestigious designation of Arima Raido Kancho Konomi , meaning it is the personally preferred and blessed selection of the famous Abbot Arima Raido for official use at the historic Ginkaku-ji Zen Temple (The Silver Pavilion / Jisho-ji) in Kyoto.

Crafted from 100% pure, single-ingredient green tea leaves harvested from rigorously shaded stone-fields, this top-tier ceremonial matcha is stone-milled into an extraordinarily fine, micro-dense powder. Because it is formulated to satisfy the demanding standards of traditional Zen temple tea gatherings, it features a breathtakingly vibrant jade color, a perfectly balanced, cream-like umami sweetness, and an exquisitely clean, structured aroma that instantly focuses the mind.

☀️ The Prestige of a Kyoto Zen Abbot Preferred Blend

To be officially preferred by the Abbot of the Shokokuji-branch temples (which oversees the world-famous Golden and Silver Pavilions) signifies a tea of uncompromised spiritual and sensory purity:

• Authentic Temple Lineage – Formulated and selected specifically to elevate the meditative state during formal temple tea rituals, ensuring an incredibly elegant, smooth profile with zero harsh astringency.

• Exceptional Velvet Texture & Foam – When whisked, the powder incorporates beautifully into hot water, generating a tight, dense micro-foam with a glossy crema and a long, lingering sweet finish.

• 100% Pure Single-Ingredient Quality – Absolutely no added sugars, no milk powders, no artificial flavorings, and no preservatives. Just 100% pure, historical stone-milled perfection from Kyoto.

🌿 Why Choose Marukyu Koyamaen "Kogetsu no Shiro" 20g?

• Elite Ceremonial Standard – The ultimate choice for dedicated practitioners of the Japanese tea ceremony (Chado) and connoisseurs who wish to experience the exact flavor profile served inside Kyoto’s legendary Silver Pavilion.

• Precious 20g (0.70 oz) Air-Tight Tin – Packaged intentionally in a compact, steel-lined container to ensure the highly volatile aromatic molecules and fragile chlorophyll are preserved flawlessly until the very last scoop.

• Sophisticated Gift Appeal – Adorned with minimalist, elegant calligraphy detailing its grand temple lineage, making it a spectacular, deeply thoughtful gift for serious tea collectors, meditation practitioners, and green tea purists.

• Shipped Fresh from Japan – Sourced and freshly packed in Uji, Kyoto, then sent directly in pristine condition to discerning tea lovers and enthusiasts across Europe and Australia.

🥄 Traditional Ritual Preparation Guide (Usucha)

1 Carefully sift about 1.5g to 2g (approx. 1 level teaspoon, or 2 traditional bamboo scoops) of matcha into a pre-warmed ceremonial tea bowl.

2 Pour in 60ml to 75ml of hot water (strictly cooled to around 80°C / 176°F to protect the delicate, sweet amino acids from scalding).

3 Whisk rapidly and vigorously in an "M" or "W" motion using a fine-pronged bamboo whisk (chasen) from the bottom of the bowl, gradually raising the whisk to create a beautiful, dense layer of velvety micro-foam across the entire surface.

📦 Product Details

• Net Weight: 20g (0.70 oz)

• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan (100% Japanese-grown green tea leaves)

• Ingredients: 100% Japanese green tea (matcha)

• Packaging: Premium freshness-locked steel tin with an airtight inner seal and protective screw-cap

🔒 Freshness & Shipping

Sealed under a protective, oxygen-depleted atmosphere at Marukyu Koyamaen's main estate in Kyoto to permanently freeze its fresh-milled stone-field vibrancy in time. Shipped fresh directly from Japan.

💚 Storage Instructions

Store the tin in a cool, dark place completely away from high temperatures, humidity, and strong ambient odors. To preserve its breathtaking jade color and delicate flavor compounds at absolute maximum capacity, always store the sealed tin inside your refrigerator. Before opening, allow the tin to briefly rest on your counter to come to room temperature, which prevents moisture condensation from forming on the cold powder. Tighten the cap securely after every single use.