Shogyokuen- Izumi No Shiro

Is a popular, entry-level ceremonial-grade Uji matcha from Kyoto, Japan, praised for its versatility as both a traditional usucha and a daily latte. Fresh, grassy, vegetal, and slightly earthy. Features a smooth umami and natural sweetness, balanced with a light-to-moderate vegetal character, soft creaminess, and a gentle, manageable hint of bitterness or astringency. Performs well whisked hot on its own as usucha or blended into a latte using plant-based or dairy milk (such as oat milk), where the flavor holds up nicely without needing extra sweeteners like agave.