Ryofu by Yamamasa Koyamaen (Summer Limited Edition)

Ryofu (涼風) — "cool breeze" — is Yamamasa Koyamaen's summer-exclusive matcha, blended from the ground up for cold preparation. Over ice, it transforms: the sharpness present in hot matcha gives way to something sweet, smooth, and unexpectedly dessert-like — creamy, verdant, and refreshing in exactly the way a summer matcha should be. Available early June through end of August only, while supplies last.

Why Ryofu?

• Designed for ice: Most matcha is made for hot water — Ryofu is the exception. Yamamasa Koyamaen blended it specifically to perform over ice, where its flavor opens into something sweet and creamy that simply doesn't exist in the hot cup.
• Sweet, verdant, refreshing cold: Over ice, the flavor is bright green and clean, with a natural sweetness and soft creaminess that makes it easy to drink through the warmest months. No bitterness when prepared correctly.
• Versatile summer preparation: Whisk a small amount with lukewarm water to make a paste, then pour cold water over ice — or simply dissolve into cold water for a laid-back summer drink. Works as a matcha latte base too.
• Summer gift packaging: Comes in a 30g can — a generous amount for a seasonal release and ready to give or enjoy through the season. Available early June through end of August only.
• Best for: Matcha drinkers who want something genuinely refreshing in summer, those who find hot matcha too intense in warm weather, and anyone curious about cold-serve ceremonial matcha from one of Uji's oldest producers.