Fūka - Tea Master's Reserve - Chukyu Ceremonial Uji Matcha

Fūka is Origin Uji’s signature matcha — our Tea Master’s Reserve blend, personally crafted by the legendary Hiroshi, Uji’s only Judan Chashi (Level 10 Tea Master), whose family has been producing tea since 1827. Created from a precise ratio of complementary cultivars, it was designed to elevate balance, umami, and daily drinkability.

Deep dashi-like umami leads into notes of toasted cashew, carried by a buttery, creamy body with soft sweetness and fresh steamed greens. Fūka offers a richer experience than basic ceremonial matcha — without stepping into rare or microbatch territory. It’s the matcha we reach for every day: intentional, elevated, and crafted by one of the most skilled artisans in Japan.

Flavor: Dashi Umami · Toasted Cashew · Steamed Greens
Texture: Buttery, smooth, and round
Color: Rich spring green

Fūka (風花) joins the characters for wind and flower. In Japanese it also describes fine snow drifting on a clear-day breeze — light, unexpected, and quietly beautiful. We chose it for our flagship because, like the matcha itself, it invites you in without needing to explain itself.

Crafted in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture — the birthplace of Japanese matcha — Fūka is composed of first-flush tencha grown on select family-operated fields and finished by Hiroshi, one of Japan’s only 10-Dan Tea Masters.

Blending is considered a pinnacle skill among elite tea makers. Rather than following a fixed formula, Hiroshi uses sensory intuition to bring balance, creaminess, and clarity into perfect alignment, creating a matcha that feels both comforting and quietly refined.

Usucha (Thin Tea): Whisk 1–2 tsp with 2–3 oz water at 160–170°F for a creamy, savory, grounding sip.
High-Quality Latte Base: Ideal with oat or dairy milk for a smooth, umami-rich matcha latte.

Formulated from a selection of Uji cultivars, the Tea Master’s Reserve softens bitterness while amplifying creaminess and depth. Designed by a 10-Dan Tea Master for elevated everyday drinking, Fūka embodies intentional craftsmanship and versatility.

Accessible but advanced — this is daily matcha with intention.

Fūka is stone-milled monthly to preserve freshness and aroma. While not as limited as single-cultivar microbatches, it is still crafted in small, deliberate lots under the direction of a Judan Tea Master.

30 g Tin — our signature matte black tin, perfect for gifting or keeping on display
30 g Pouch — resealable, ideal for trying Fūka or refilling your tin
80 g Pouch — best value for daily drinkers and latte lovers