Houshun

Cultivar · Houshun

Houshun（鳳春）

A Kyoto-bred cultivar registered in 2006, Houshun is valued for its rich umami and vivid color when processed into matcha. At d:matcha, young trees are now growing in Yubune, Wazuka.

Kyoto Cultivar Single-cultivar

Overview

Registration 2006 (Tea Norin No. 54)
Origin Bred at Kyoto Tea Research Institute (Kyoto Prefecture)
Growth Mid-sprouting
Leaf Deep green, thick leaves
Quality Rich umami, low bitterness, vivid matcha color
Use Highly suited for premium tencha/matcha

d:matcha’s Houshun

At d:matcha, Houshun is currently being nurtured in our own fields in Yubune, Wazuka. The trees are just over 3 years old and not yet ready for commercial harvest. As they mature, Houshun will play an important role in expanding our Kyoto cultivar lineup, offering customers a deeper taste of Uji’s heritage.

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