Biwa no Shiro by Kanbayashi Shunsho

Biwa no Shiro (琵琶の白) is a premium, mid-tier ceremonial-grade usucha from Kanbayashi Shunsho, one of Uji’s oldest tea houses with over 450 years of tea-making heritage. Named after the historic Biwa garden established by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, this richly nutty matcha delivers a sweet milk-caramel aroma, silky texture, and complex flavor layers ideal for daily elegance in usucha or creamy lattes.

About this item:

• Sweet Caramel & Nutty Aroma: Inviting fragrance of milk caramel transitioning to macadamia and cashew depth on the palate.
• Silky & Pampering Mouthfeel: Smooth, almost decadent texture with no bitterness—purely luxurious.
• Layered Complexity: Warm roasted cacao nibs and milk chocolate segue into vegetal tones, finishing clean with natural sweetness.
• Mellow & Umami-Rich: Richer in umami than the slightly bolder Usucha Mozumukashi, but equally smooth.
• 100% Uji-Grown Tradition: Shade-grown, stone-milled, and packaged in Uji, Kyoto by the Kanbayashi family’s 15th generation.
• Three Packaging Sizes: 20 g box, 40 g box, and 100 g bag—perfect for samples, daily use, or gift-worthy presentation.
• Note from the manufacturer: Production of 20 g and 40 g cans is currently suspended. All fresh matcha stock ships in boxes instead of tins until further notice