This houjicha powder, produced by Masayoshi Koayama at Yamamasa Koyamaen in Uji, is a perfectly balanced expression of roasted green tea—intensely aromatic, gently sweet, with a lingering, soft finish. The roots of Yamamasa Koyamaen trace back to the early 1600s, when the Koyama family began cultivating and producing tea in the Uji region. Since then, they have spent centuries perfecting the art of Uji tea production. This approachable and exceptional houjicha powder is a reflection of their legacy, leading to the perfect houjicha latte.