Yamamasa Koyamaen Ogurayama

Uji Matcha from Kyoto, Japan

Ogurayama (小倉山) is a celebrated Japanese matcha from Yamamasa Koyamaen, a historic tea producer based in Uji, Kyoto. Crafted through traditional gogumi (master blending), this matcha balances rich umami, delicate floral sweetness, and a soft, velvety texture with a clean, refreshing finish.

Its well-rounded profile makes Ogurayama one of Yamamasa Koyamaen’s most popular and versatile teas, performing beautifully as a daily usucha (thin tea) or as a vibrant base for iced matcha and elevated lattes.

Flavor Profile

Ogurayama matcha features a bright, vibrant emerald color and a harmonious profile centered around smooth umami and natural leaf sweetness. A subtle, well-integrated touch of astringency gives it structural balance, providing crisp clarity on the palate without any sharp bitterness.

Traditional Heritage Blend (Gogumi)

Ogurayama is crafted using traditional gogumi, the historic Uji method of master blending.

Yamamasa Koyamaen’s tea appraisers select high-grade, first-flush spring leaves from shaded tea gardens across the Uji region. By combining complementary harvest lots, they ensure Ogurayama retains its signature aroma, vibrant color, and consistent flavor year after year.

The exact cultivars and proportions are kept as a strictly guarded proprietary house blend.

Best For

Ogurayama is particularly suited to:

• Usucha (thin tea)
• Daily matcha rituals
• Hot or iced matcha
• Premium matcha lattes

Its smooth body and subtle sweetness make it effortless to drink straight, while its distinct flavor holds up exceptionally well when prepared cold or mixed with milk.

How to Prepare Ogurayama

Usucha (Thin Tea)

You will need:

• 1.5–2g matcha
• 60–70ml water
• Water at 75–80°C / 167–176°F
• Bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Matcha bowl (chawan)
• Sifter

Steps:

1. Sift the matcha into a warmed chawan.
2. Add the hot water.
3. Whisk briskly in a W or M motion until a fine layer of froth forms.
4. Enjoy immediately.

Product Details

Product: Ogurayama Matcha

Producer: Yamamasa Koyamaen

Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Cultivars: Proprietary Heritage Blend (Gogumi)

Harvest: First Flush / Spring

Preparation: Usucha

Best For: Daily thin tea (usucha), straight matcha (hot or iced), and premium lattes

Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Minimize exposure to air to help preserve freshness and aroma.