Yoku Moku Launches Early Summer Limited "Cigare au Matcha" Featuring Original Uji Matcha from Hottashotaro Shoten's Reliable "Gogumi" Blend, Available Nationwide from April 15 (Wed)

Yoku Moku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeshi Fujinawa) will release the early summer limited-edition "Cigare au Matcha" nationwide at Yoku Moku stores starting April 15, 2026 (Wednesday). This product uses a carefully selected original blend of Uji matcha, created by tea masters from Hottashotaro Shoten, a venerable Uji tea wholesaler in Kyoto founded in the Tenpo era, through their reliable "gogumi" (blending) technique. It is crafted to have an elegant and profound taste that harmonizes with the rich butter flavor characteristic of "Cigare®." The sweetness and umami of the matcha enhance the richness of the butter, and a subtle bitterness provides a pleasant finish. This product represents a "turning point" where Hottashotaro Shoten and Yoku Moku, utilizing "matcha" as a key ingredient, arrived at a truly delicious creation. Please enjoy a moment of early summer tranquility with the lingering aroma of matcha.

Official Online Shop: https://www.yokumoku.jp/pages/cigare_au_matcha

## Uji Matcha from "Hottashotaro Shoten" Born from Gogumi Blending
Hottashotaro Shoten (pictured left), a long-established tea wholesaler boasting a history since its founding in the Tenpo era in Uji, Kyoto, has pursued high-quality tea production based on traditions and innovations passed down through generations. The matcha, refined under delicate quality control from carefully selected excellent tea leaves, is characterized by its rich umami, deep aroma, and vibrant color.

The early summer limited-edition "Cigare au Matcha" uses Uji matcha crafted by skilled tea masters who have inherited historical traditions. Each strength