Ogurayama by Yamamasa Koyamaen

Ogurayama is one of Yamamasa Koyamaen’s most popular everyday matchas and a great starting point for anyone starting on their matcha journey. 

Its flavour is smooth and balanced, with a creamy texture, mellow umami and light sweetness. Compared with Shikibu no Mukashi, it is less umami heavy and has a lighter everyday character.  

How Does It Taste?

Creamy, Balanced and Lightly Sweet

Flavour Profile:
Ogurayama combines mellow umami with light sweetness and mild nutty notes. It has enough matcha flavour to remain interesting without being particularly bitter or heavy.

Aroma:
Fresh and full, with the aroma becoming more noticeable as you drink.

Finish:
Smooth and creamy with light sweetness and mild nuttiness.

What to Enjoy It With

Japanese Sweets:
Pair with mochi, dorayaki or wagashi.

Western Sweets:
Works well with butter cookies, vanilla cake, white chocolate or lightly sweet pastries.

At a Glance

• Grade: Ceremonial Grade
• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
• Producer: Yamamasa Koyamaen
• Preparation: Traditional usucha and matcha lattes
• Taste: Creamy and balanced with mellow umami, light sweetness and mild nutty notes
• Ideal for: Everyday drinking, beginners and those wanting one matcha for both usucha and lattes

Brewing Tip

Yamamasa Koyamaen’s recommends preparation with1.5g of matcha, 70ml water at 70-80°C. Ogurayama can also be used for matcha lattes, use 3-4g of matcha with 40ml of water.