Green Tea Master
An Indispensable Figure in Green Tea Crafting
The green tea master handles everything from sourcing to blending, occasionally even involved in the cultivation of green tea, making them the professionals of green tea crafting.
Hideki Kuwabara
- Over 50 years of experience in the green tea industry
- Author of numerous books on green tea
- Chairman of the Japan Green Tea Awards Executive Committee

Committed to Unveiling Green Tea's True Essence
As I continue to learn about green tea, I've come to believe that modern green tea production may sometimes overlook the inherent qualities of green tea.
I aim to produce green tea in its truest form and share it with people through Kyo Hayashiya.
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Journal
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...
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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
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Introducing Wakamatsu Uji Matcha
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