Marukyu Koyamaen
For more than three centuries, Marukyu Koyamaen has been making tea in Uji, Kyoto, one of Japan's most celebrated tea-producing regions. Their approach is grounded in a simple principle: “quality as the highest priority.”
We've curated a small but intentional range of Marukyu Koyamaen matcha based on how their unique expressions complement each other, with tasting notes to please every palate: from soft sweetness and approachable balance, to deeper umami and more pronounced vegetal notes.
About Marukyu Koyamaen
Marukyu Koyamaen traces its origins to approximately 1704, when founder Kyujiro Koyama began cultivating and producing tea in Ogura, Uji. Over successive generations, the family continued to refine both cultivation and processing, eventually establishing a reputation for exceptionally high-quality Uji tea. Marukyu has received over 21 awards recognizing their craft.
Today, the company remains based in Uji and works across the cultivation, procurement, blending, and production of Japanese tea. Its teas are served in some of Japan's most established tea schools.
The surrounding environment in Uji, marked by fertile soil, gentle river mists, and a temperate climate, supports the slow, careful growth of tencha leaves, allowing for the development of balanced aroma and nuanced flavor.
Marukyu Koyamaen works closely with dedicated growers, maintaining rigorous standards from cultivation through stone milling. Their matcha is known for its clarity and consistency, often finding a harmonious interplay of fresh vegetal notes, soft sweetness, and a lingering umami.
our Marukyu Koyamaen selection
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Level 1: Isuzu matcha by Marukyu Koyamaen
Easy to drink, beginner friendly
Profile: Balanced, smooth, classic
Best for: Lattes | Daily usucha
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Level 2: Yugen matcha by Marukyu Koyamaen
A step above Isuzu, more complex
Profile: Sweet, vegetal, slight nuttiness
Best for: Premium lattes | Usucha
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Level 3: Wako matcha by Marukyu Koyamaen
Our highest grade, ideal for enthusiasts
Profile: Deep, umami, nuanced
Best for: Usucha | Premium cortados
How to choose a Marukyu Koyamaen matcha
If you're new to Marukyu Koyamaen, we recommend focusing on the flavour profile and how it performs rather than the name.
For something balanced, approachable, and easy to drink every day, look toward Isuzu.
For something more layered, elegant, and vegetal-leaning, Yugen is a natural choice.
If you prefer a matcha with more pronounced umami and complexity that’s ideal for usucha, consider Wako.
There isn't one objectively "best" matcha. The right tea is the one whose taste you most enjoy drinking.
FAQs
Who is Marukyu Koyamaen and what makes them special?
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Marukyu Koyamaen is a historic Japanese tea producer based in Uji, Kyoto. Its origins date to approximately 1704, and the company has continued to produce and refine Japanese tea across generations. Their matcha is produced from tencha that is sorted, refined and ultimately ground into a fine powder using precision stone mills. Their award-winning tea is blended by masters, ensuring exceptional taste and consistency year to year.
What region is Marukyu Koyamaen from?
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Marukyu Koyamaen is based in Uji, Kyoto, a region historically associated with the production of high-quality Japanese tea. The company's origins are specifically rooted in Ogura, Uji.
Is Marukyu Koyamaen matcha available in Canada?
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Yes. Truce Tea Co. carries a curated selection of Marukyu Koyamaen matcha and ships orders across Canada.
Which Marukyu Koyamaen matcha should I try first?
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If you're new to the range, focus on the tasting notes we’ve written on each product page rather than the product name. Isuzu is a good introduction if you’re new to matcha or enjoy a balanced and classic taste, while Yugen or Wako may be ideal if you prefer a more layered, nuanced tea.
Truce Tea Co. exists to make carefully selected Marukyu Koyamaen matcha available to Japanese tea enthusiasts across Canada.
Each tea is selected with a focus on flavour, best applications, and craftsmanship, making it easier to explore different expressions without having to navigate an unfamiliar catalogue on your own.
All Truce orders are shipped from Vancouver, British Columbia.
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