About us
Heartfelt Wishes for Enjoying True Japanese Green Tea
Throughout its long history, green tea has been cherished by many, evolving with the times. The way green tea is loved varies greatly depending on the era: as a tribute, as a nutritional beverage, as a delicacy... To meet the demands of each era, we have undertaken various initiatives.
And now, in the present day. With the widespread availability of bottled green tea and the popularity of matcha sweets, green tea has become even more familiar. However, in our pursuit of appearance and functionality, I feel that we have drifted away from the essence of green tea.
Concerned about this situation, we have decided to strive for a return to the roots of green tea. From cultivation to production and sales, we are committed to every step of the process. We meticulously adhere to the original taste, aroma, and enjoyment of green tea. To achieve this, we engage with green tea daily.
Striving for a return to the roots of green tea is not something we can accomplish alone. It is thanks to the support of those involved in the green tea industry who share our passion that we have come this far. We truly want many people to enjoy delicious green tea. With a simple yet heartfelt desire, we will continue to pursue the art of green tea-making
The Time-Honored Craft of Creating Exquisite Matcha
the creation of matcha is not just a process but a revered tradition passed down through generations. Each step in crafting our matcha is performed with meticulous care, preserving age-old techniques that have been honed over centuries.
Journal
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.
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
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...