Aya no Mori | Kanbayashi Shunsho (40g tin, Ceremonial-Grade)

Ceremonial-grade Aya no Mori is loved for its mellow sweetness, soft umami, and café-friendly body. Low bitterness and a rounded finish make it especially beautiful in lattes while remaining smooth enough to enjoy straight.

Tasting Notes
Creamy, Nutty, Rounded with Medium Umami

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Detail
Net weight: 40g

RRP
45 AUD

Artisan

The Kanbayashi Shunsho family, an esteemed Uji tea producer, has cultivated a legacy over fifteen generations since the Eiroku era (around 1560). This journey began with Kamon no Jo Hisashige, who moved from Kanbayashi Township in Tanba to Uji and established himself as a prominent figure in the tea industry. As the leading tea master in Uji, he played an integral role in both production and distribution. During the Edo period (1603-1867), he held the title of “Gomotsu Ochashi,” the highest tea master rank, and supplied tea to the shogunate and influential feudal lords.

Around the Meiji era, under the leadership of the 11th generation Shunsho, the family expanded its offerings to include “gyokuro” and “sencha,” two newly popular teas of the time, and became well known as a high-quality tea house.

Today, the Kanbayashi Shunsho family proudly stands as the sole remaining descendant of the Uji tea master lineage, with a rich history spanning over 450 years. They guide their commitment to crafting high-quality tea, preserving a tradition and spirit that have endured for centuries.