【NEW】Kyoto Gyokuro Goko | Single Origin

Experience the rare elegance of Goko, a premium Gyokuro green tea from Uji, Kyoto. Cultivated for shaded teas, Goko is celebrated for its strong umami, silky mouthfeel, and refined aroma. With a naturally rich green colour and a smooth, lingering finish, it delivers a truly elevated tea experience.

Hand-selected by MATCHADO Founder Hiromi Matsunobu, this single-origin Gyokuro is grown in Wazuka, the heart of Uji tea cultivation. Renowned for its deep sweetness, mellow aroma, and concentrated umami, it is considered top grade, high quality, and one of Japan’s most famous teas — a superior Japanese green tea.

The 20-day shading process before harvest produces deep green leaves and a stronger concentration of flavour and nutrients, rich in theanine and chlorophyll, creating a vibrant, nourishing tea.

Harvest & Production

• Harvest date: 13 May 2025
• Covering period: 20 days

Origin & Heritage

Wazuka in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is celebrated for centuries of artisanal tea cultivation and the finest Goko leaves. Designated one of Japan’s most beautiful villages, Wazuka’s dramatic sloped tea fields are breathtaking, and its tea legacy dates back over 800 years. As the largest producer in the Uji tea-growing region, Wazuka supplies around 40% of Uji tea, renowned for its high-quality green tea and matcha. The region embodies the heritage and skill of Japanese tea cultivation by small-scale independent producers.

Suggested Pairings from MATCHADO's Treat Range

Enhance your tea experience by pairing Kyoto Gyokuro Goko with MATCHADO's treats handmade in London with flavours from Japan:

• Matcha Sablé: Delicate, buttery shortbread infused with Japanese matcha, offering a refined balance to the tea's umami notes.
• Vegan Boule De Neige Biscuits – Matcha: Light, crumbly vegan matcha biscuits dusted with powdered sugar, providing a sweet contrast to the tea's depth.
• MATCHADO Sweets Box: A generous assortment including matcha canelés, gluten-free matcha brownies, and matcha latte mix, perfect for sharing or gifting.

These pairings are designed to complement the rich flavours of Kyoto Gyokuro Goko, creating a harmonious and indulgent tea experience.