Yamamasa Koyamaen-Ogurayama

Ogurayama Matcha from Yamamasa Koyamaen is a bold and bright economical matcha suitable for making thin tea (usucha) and matcha lattes or other matcha beverages where you really want the matcha flavor to come through. This is a strong and full-flavored matcha with prominent marine notes and a satisfying bitterness.

Yamamasa Koyamaen is a traditional and historic tea company based in Ogura, Uji, Japan, founded in 1861. They are well regarded for maintaining very high standards for their raw material, processing, and stone milling. Masajiro Koyama, a former president of the company, helped develop the Samidori cultivar in Ogura.

A typical serving for usucha is 2 grams, while a typical serving for a matcha latte is 4 grams.