Reddit reviews Marukyu Koyamaen Premium Ceremonial Grade Matcha [#1 in Japan][Multiple Grades]

✔ In the Genroku period (1688-1704), a man by the name of Kyujiro Koyama began the cultivation and production of tea in Ogura， Uji. His work was the beginning of what was to become Marukyu-Koyamaen.✔ During the following generations， the quality of the tea was raised through improvements in all aspects of the cultivation， treatment and production， thus establishing the tradition of Ujicha.✔ For generations， our teas have been carefully inspected and produced by succeeding directors. Through repeated training， honing of skills and techniques， the know-how of how to produce the finest teas and maintain their quality has been constantly improving.✔ Marukyu-Koyamaen now ranks among the foremost producers of fine teas in Japan. Every year， competitions are held appraising the teas of different producers. For many years， Marukyu-Koyamaen has taken many first and other top prizes for our teas.✔ Furthermore， the present director， Motoharu Koyama， has won two times in the mastery of tea inspection.The second time， he received full marks.This achievement has been highly praised and was a first in the history of competitive tea inspection.