Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten is one of Japan’s most historic tea producers, with over 450 years of heritage in Uji, Kyoto. Trusted by Grand Masters of multiple tea ceremony schools — including Urasenke and Omotesenke — and an official purveyor to the Imperial Household, Kanbayashi represents the gold standard of Uji matcha craftsmanship. Their tea is also the source behind Ayataka, one of Japan’s most beloved bottled green teas.

Aya no Mori (綿の森 — “Forest of Silk”) is an everyday ceremonial usucha matcha from Kanbayashi — toasty, full-bodied, and comforting. A reliable daily choice from one of Japan’s most respected tea houses.

Aroma: Lightly toasted notes

Taste: Full-bodied balance, rich, slightly nutty

🍵 Recommended for: Usucha (thin tea), matcha latte

✨ Best for: Daily ceremonial use; those who enjoy a rich, toasty usucha

📦 Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan