Shinki Yamashita Gokou Gyokuro

20g

$60.00

Shinki Yamashita Gokou Gyokuro

$60.00

Shinki Yamashia is a third generation Kyotanabe producer widely considered to be one of the reigning masters of gyokuro production in Japan. Yamashita-san took over the family business from his father, Yamashita Toshikazu, who was honored with the Emperor's Award and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award over 17 times. Since taking over, Yamashita-san has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award multiple times and presently serves as the head of the Kyotanabe Gyokuro Production Association.

Gokou is one of the most prized cultivars in matcha production, particularly around Kyoto—the name roughly translates to ‘halo’, calling to mind the aura surrounding Buddha. Under Yamashita-san’s watchful eye, the intoxicating, ambrosial aroma the cultivar is known for, along with a subtle umami and decadent sweetness, comes through.

Tasting Notes

Sugar Beets
Konbu
Jasmine

Information

Producer: Shinki Yamashita
Cultivar: Gokou
Production Area: Kyotanabe
Production Year: 2026
Packaging: 20g

Vegetal
Floral
Umami

Shinki Yamashia is a third generation Kyotanabe producer widely considered to be one of the reigning masters of gyokuro production in Japan. Yamashita-san took over the family business from his father, Yamashita Toshikazu, who was honored with the Emperor's Award and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award over 17 times.

Since taking over, Yamashita-san has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award multiple times and presently serves as the head of the Kyotanabe Gyokuro Production Association. Gokou is one of the most prized cultivars in matcha production, particularly around Kyoto—the name roughly translates to ‘halo’, calling to mind the aura surrounding Buddha. Under Yamashita-san’s watchful eye, the intoxicating, ambrosial aroma the cultivar is known for, along with a subtle umami and decadent sweetness, comes through.

Freshly brewed Japanese tea in artisan teaware

Preparation

Iced

Water: 150ml (cold)
Leaf Amount: 6g
Brew Time: 5 minutes

Pour over ice

Hot

Water: 60ml (140°F)
Leaf Amount: 6g
Brew Time: 2 minutes

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Shinki Yamashita

Shinki Yamashita is the third-generation head of the renowned tea estate Yamashita Shinjuen, located in Fugenji, Kyotanabe (Kyoto Prefecture), a region celebrated for premium gyokuro. Under his leadership the estate continues to focus on ultra-small-lot production, meticulous hand-harvests, and every step of processing under his personal oversight. The result: gyokuro teas that combine deep umami, elegant sweetness, and a fragrance of rare clarity—earning him top honours in national competitions.