Sencha / Hojicha

Sencha / Hojicha

At Kyo Hayashiya, our sencha is crafted with a focus on flavor and aroma, not appearance. Grown in open fields under natural conditions, the tea leaves develop a perfect balance of umami and bitterness, resulting in a golden, clear infusion. This reflects the true essence of Japanese tea, just as it was enjoyed in the past.

While modern green teas are often deep green for visual appeal, Kyo Hayashiya’s sencha stands apart. With meticulous care in cultivation and production, we bring out the tea’s authentic taste. Take a sip and experience the difference.

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Our Authentic Green Tea Commitment

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.

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Introducing Hojicha Powder

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

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
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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
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Introducing Sousou Green Tea

Sousou Green Tea was born from our desire to create a tea that fits seamlessly into modern living.

Sencha Green Tea "Sousou" and Hojicha "Ukon" Now Available

Sencha Green Tea "Sousou" and Hojicha "Ukon" Now Available

We are thrilled to introduce two exciting additions to our lineup – Sencha Green Tea "Sousou" and Hojicha "Ukon." Sousou - Sencha Green Tea Crafted...

Tenka no Mukashi is now available

Tenka no Mukashi is now available

This matcha is crafted from the rare Asahi tea leaves, grown in the famed tea fields of Uji. Each leaf is carefully cultivated under shade...