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Chigi no Shiro

4.7· 9 reviews
Chigi no Shiro is a graceful usucha matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen in Uji. It balances soft sweetness and umami with just enough astringency, the kind of everyday bowl you whisk...
Best for usuchaNot for koicha
$42$2.10 a bowl
● In stock · Best by Mar 2027Up to 3

The details

Chigi no Shiro is a graceful usucha matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen in Uji. It balances soft sweetness and umami with just enough astringency, the kind of everyday bowl you whisk with water and sip slowly.

Tasting notes

  • Delicate, refined aroma
  • Gentle, mellow sweetness
  • Subtle umami depth
  • Silky texture
  • Clean, lingering finish

Best for: usucha (whisked with water).
Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen, Uji, Kyoto.
Format: Original factory-sealed 40g tin, about 20 bowls at 2g each.

Usucha: sift 2g (about two scoops) into a bowl, add 70ml of water at 80°C (176°F) and whisk briskly for about 15 seconds.

Store unopened tins somewhere cool and dark. Once opened, reseal, refrigerate and enjoy within about three months.

Size40g tin
Bowls≈ 20 at 2g
Per bowl$2.10
OriginUji, Kyoto
Caffeine≈ 40–70 mg / bowl
Best forUsucha
How to prepare

Iced latte: 2 to 3g whisked into 40 ml water at 80°C / 176°F, poured over ice and 180 ml milk. Usucha: 2g with 70 ml water at 80°C, a quick zigzag whisk for about 15 seconds. No whisk? Shake matcha and water in a sealed jar for 20 seconds.

Freshness and sourcing

Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen, Uji, Kyoto. Factory-sealed with the inner seal, never opened or repacked. Unopened: cool and dark. Opened: reseal, refrigerate, finish within 3 months.

Shipping and returns

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Ingredients and caffeine

100% green tea (matcha). Roughly 40 to 70 mg of caffeine per 2g bowl, the typical range for matcha.

Atelier notes

Is it good for lattes?

It is made for whisking with water. For lattes, try Aoarashi or Isuzu.

How long does one tin last?

About 20 bowls at 2g. One latte a day is roughly 2 weeks.

Is it authentic?

Original producer packs are factory-sealed and dated. See freshness and sourcing.

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4.7 ★★★★★ Based on 9 reviews

Customer Reviews

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Julia

I usually make lattes but tried this with water and liked it way more than expected lol. clean, mellow and super smooth.

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Kate

really pretty everyday matcha. easy to whisk, gentle flavor and doesnt leave that bitter taste some matchas do.

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Ella

first time trying Chigi no Shiro and im impressed. tastes fresh, silky and naturally sweet without being too mild.

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Sophie

this one feels very balanced. subtle umami, smooth mouthfeel and a clean finish. perfect for slower mornings tbh.

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Claire

def more of an usucha matcha. very soft and refined, slight astringency but nothing sharp. would order again.

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Chigi no Shiro 40g · $2.10 a bowl
$42