Collection: Yamamasa Koyamaen

Yamamasa Koyamaen is a prestigious Japanese tea brand, particularly renowned for the exceptional quality of its matcha. Founded in 1704 in Uji, near Kyoto, Koyamaen has more than 300 years of expertise in green tea production, making it one of the oldest and most respected tea producers in Japan.

Traditional techniques have been passed down from generation to generation, until the company began wholesaling in 1861. It continues to produce high-quality teas by managing the entire process, from cultivation to sales. This tea is produced in Uji, near Kyoto, a region renowned for the quality of its green tea.

The brand is best known for its traditional expertise, passed down from generation to generation, and its commitment to maintaining exceptionally high standards of quality in the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of tea leaves. Its products are prized not only for their refined taste, but also for their use in tea ceremonies, haute cuisine, and by chefs and pastry chefs around the world.

Yamamasa Koyamaen teas, particularly its various matcha ranges, stand out for their subtle umami notes, velvety texture, and vibrant color. The brand offers a wide variety of teas, ranging from premium matcha intended for tea ceremonies to more accessible green teas, all grown in the Uji region, renowned for the exceptional quality of its terroir.

To preserve the high quality standards of Yamamasa Koyamaen teas, the producer has revised the prices of its matcha. Japanese tea gardens are facing very limited harvests, affected by extreme weather conditions (heatwaves and torrential rain) and repeated earthquakes. Combined with unprecedented global demand for matcha, this scarcity is creating significant pressure on stocks. As a reseller, we are absorbing part of this increase to help protect your budget, although we remain dependent on the prices set at the source. Thank you for your understanding and loyalty.