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Important Update on U.S. Orders and Delivery
Thank you for choosing Kyo Hayashiya.First of all, please rest assured: all of our teas remain available and can be purchased as usual. Beginning August...
Introducing Our New Organic Matcha Daichi
100% Organic. Made in Japan. Daichi is grown in Shizuoka, a region known for its pristine air, rich mineral soil, and long history of tea...
A Refreshing New Ritual for Matcha Lovers
Discover the Light, Fragrant World of Cold Brew Sencha If you enjoy the vibrant umami and aroma that matcha delivers, cold brew sencha opens a...
The net weight has been updated from 40g to 30g
We would like to inform you that the net weight of our matcha product will be changing from 40g to 30g. This adjustment comes in...
Introducing Hojicha Powder
The Invention of Hojicha Began with a Bold Idea In 1902, Shinbei Hayashiya III noticed that the stems from sencha production were being discarded. Instead of...
Introducing Wakamatsu Uji Matcha
Kyo-Hayashiya Official Launch for the United States Matcha demand keeps rising and our traditional stone-ground process can produce only forty grams per hour. Even running...
The Origins of Hojicha
Shinbei Hayashiya roasted the stems that had been discarded in the sencha production process to make an easy-to-drink tea. This was the beginning of hojicha.
Introducing Sousou Green Tea
Sousou Green Tea was born from our desire to create a tea that fits seamlessly into modern living.
Story
Over its long history, Kyo Hayashiya has continuously evolved while preserving the essence of tea, offering ways to enjoy tea culture that are in tune with the times.
We apply meticulous care and dedication to every step of green tea cultivation and processing, ensuring the preservation of the green tea's intrinsic flavor throughout the entire crafting process.
Founded in 1753, Kyoto Hayashiya has a history spanning over 260 years. It embodies the vision of its founder, Shinbei Hayashiya.
The green tea master, a professional in green tea crafting, oversees everything from sourcing to blending, and at times, even engages in green tea cultivation