WACHA proudly announces the release of “SmoKYO”,
a groundbreaking matcha that unites Kyoto’s tea culture with the art of fire.
This is the world’s first smoky matcha – bold, mystical, andunforgettable.
What is SmoKYO?
The name SmoKYO comes from Smoke× Kyoto.
Inspired by the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony and infused with the essence of
flame, SmoKYO creates a matcha experience unlike anything before.
Drawing on Artistic Legacy
In Edo-period Japan, the master printmaker Katsushika Hokusai famously depicted scenes of tea preparation around fire, noting how flame brings out subtle aromas and warmth in the tea ritual.
Just as Hokusai explored the elemental energy of fire and water in his art, SmoKYO channels that same elemental power into flavor and aroma — smoky, warm, and deeply resonant.
🌿 KeyFeatures
- Unique smoky aroma with a deep, lingering aftertaste
- A one-of-a-kind matcha born from Kyoto’s tradition and innovation
- A fresh style of Japanese tea, bridging meditative ritual and modern expression
WACHA’s “SmoKYO” is not about roasted aroma, but the fusion of smoky fragrance (Kunko) with matcha —
the first attempt of its kind in Japanese tea.
This distinction in aroma lineage and production method is the core reason behind its “world’s first” designation.
(WACHA internal research, as of October 2025: Based on our study of blends combining Kyoto Kyōbancha’s smoky aroma with matcha in Japan and major overseas markets.)
✨ An Experience Like No Other
Every sip of SmoKYO reveals layers of smoky aroma and the warm afterglow of fire.
It feels as if a story of flame is quietly unfolding inside your tea bowl.
We will launch pre-sales at JAPAN TEA EXPO 2025, and online sales will begin on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Orders placed in advance will be shipped in sequence.
👉 Product Information
Reservation Start Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Shipping Start Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 (ships in order of purchase)
Available at: WACHA Official Online Store
Link: View product → https://wachaworld.base.shop/items/118636105
Experience the spirit of fire, the elegance of tea, and the artistic legacy of Japan — all in one bowl.