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伝承
Den Sho · 30g / 1.06oz
“Four generations poured into every gram.”
18moAged
30gNet Weight
ShizuokaOrigin
4th GenBlended
伝承 — to pass down. Our 4th-generation master would not release Den Sho until 18 months of careful aging had done their work. The result is the deepest, most complex matcha we produce: profound emerald color, maximum umami, and a finish that lingers like something you don't want to end.
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
3.6/5
Umami
4.8/5
Astringency
0.8/5
Richness
4.4/5
⏱ 18-month Aged Blend
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$216.00 USD
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$216.00 USD
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20+ Awards
Japan Tea Competitions
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Made in Japan
Shimada, Shizuoka
The Story
A tradition 80 years in the making
Den Sho was never meant to be convenient. Our master — the fourth in his family to dedicate a life to this craft — insisted on 18 months of aging before he would consider it complete.
"This is not just tea. It is what we are passing on."
The color is a deep, almost jewel-like emerald. The aroma is complex — vegetal and sweet, with a warmth underneath that speaks of time. To drink Den Sho is to understand why the family chose this path.
Served at Japan's Finest Tables
20+
Michelin-starred restaurants across Japan
In their pursuit of the highest quality flavor, the chefs arrived at “Den sho.”
“Denjo” is the grade selected by Japan’s most discerning chefs. Now, enjoy that same cup right at your own dining table.
This matcha is for you if…
You understand that the best things take time
Ceremony
Den Sho is the natural choice for koicha — thick tea at its most profound.
The Ultimate Gift
For the person who has everything — except 18-month aged Shizuoka matcha.
Connoisseurs
You want to taste what 80 years and four generations of refinement actually produce.
Special Mornings
The days when ordinary simply won't do — Den Sho is waiting.
Three Ways to Experience Den Sho
The Heritage Behind Every Cup
80 years. One family. One region.
Den Sho is the summit of what four generations have learned to do. Cultivated in Shimada's volcanic soils, aged for 18 months, and released only when our master says it's ready.
80+
Years of
Mastery
Mastery
20+
Competition
Awards
Awards
4th
Generation
Blenders
Blenders
1
Origin
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
✦Satisfaction GuaranteeWere you not satisfied with our matcha? We offer a full money-back guarantee on your first order only.
✦Always FreshMade with a special aluminum pouch that blocks 99.9% of light. The resealable zipper ensures you can enjoy fresh matcha every time by removing the air before use.
✦Traceable OriginSingle-origin from Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture — The Matcha is grown and blended in the same region.
Fuji Asahien · Shimada, Shizuoka
vs.
Matcha
vs. Coffee
vs. Coffee
Coffee
Replacing your morning coffee with matcha doesn't mean giving something up — it means upgrading what energy feels like. No crash. No jitters. Just clear, sustained focus, backed by 80 years of Japanese mastery.
Matcha
Matcha combines caffeine with L-theanine — an amino acid found almost exclusively in shade-grown tea. Together they produce calm, sustained alertness without the adrenaline spike.
L-theanine promotes alpha brain wave activity — the same relaxed-but-focused state experienced in meditation. Your mind stays sharp. Your body stays still. No jitters, no anxiety.
Rich in EGCG catechins — the most potent antioxidant in green tea. One bowl of matcha contains the equivalent of 10 cups of brewed green tea in antioxidant value.
Coffee
Coffee delivers caffeine alone — a rapid, sharp spike in alertness followed by an equally sharp drop. The well-known "coffee crash" typically hits 2–3 hours after your cup.
A standard cup contains 80–100mg of caffeine with no L-theanine to buffer it. For many people this means jitters, anxiety, and heart palpitations — particularly on an empty stomach.
Coffee has significant acidic and addictive properties. Regular consumption can contribute to dependence, disrupted sleep, and reduced morning cortisol response over time.
Energy & Focus Over Time
Matcha
Coffee
Composition Comparison
| Coffee | Matcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | ~95mg | ~35mg |
| L-theanine | 0mg | ~20–25mg |
| Antioxidants (EGCG) | Low | Very High |
| Energy Crash | Yes | No |
| Anxiety / Jitters | Common | Rare |
Values are approximate and vary by preparation and grade. Matcha figures based on FUJI ASAHIEN standard grade (Fuji no Asa).
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Tea leaf stageFirst harvest
MethodBlended & aged
- Anyone looking for high-quality matcha to enjoy as part of their daily routine.
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Tea leaf stageFirst harvest
MethodBlended & aged
- Matcha lovers who want a deeper, more refined cup.
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Tea leaf stageFirst harvest
MethodBlended & aged
- Tea ceremony practitioners seeking high-grade matcha for temae.
- Those looking for one of Japan’s finest matcha experiences.
- Experienced drinkers who want the highest expression of aged matcha.
- Dedicated matcha enthusiasts and collectors.
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