Yamamasa Koyamaen - Tennozan

🍃 Matcha Tennozan (天王山)

• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
  
• Producer: Yamamasa Koyamaen (Est. Early Edo Period)
  
• Ingredients: 100% Japanese green tea (matcha)

🌿 Tasting Profile

• Color: Deep jade green with an elegant, glowing vibrancy
• Aroma: Refined and enveloping, combining the rich notes of shaded tea with the fresh floral hints of mirume-ka (young bud fragrance)
• Flavor: Profoundly umami-forward, with almost no bitterness; smooth, velvety, and rich with a lingering sweetness that gently unfolds
• Texture: Luxuriously dense and silky — perfect for koicha
• Character: As Yamamasa Koyamaen’s most beloved matcha for thick tea, Tennozan delivers a masterful balance of intensity and elegance. Exceptionally suitable for formal tea gatherings or contemplative rituals.

🌸 Inspiration

Named after Mount Tennozan — a historic site of decisive battles and sacred energy in Kyoto — this matcha symbolizes strength, clarity, and reverence. Just as Tennozan marked pivotal moments in Japanese history, this matcha leaves a lasting impression on the senses, ideal for those seeking a transformative tea experience.

☕ Enjoy it

Tennozan is designed for koicha (thick tea), yet its refinement also shines through when prepared as usucha (thin tea). Whether paired with traditional wagashi or enjoyed on its own, this tea embodies quiet power and harmony — a choice favored by tea ceremony practitioners and matcha connoisseurs alike.

🏯 About Yamamasa Koyamaen

Since the early Edo period, Yamamasa Koyamaen has perfected matcha cultivation in Uji–Okura, earning 18 tea names from grand masters and multiple national awards. Every step — from cultivar selection to stone‑grinding — is done in‑house to uphold purity and character. The result: matcha that embodies Uji’s essence — a legacy of patience, precision, and spiritual depth in every bowl.