Authentic Japanese Origin Our tea leaves are sourced primarily from the Uji region (Kyoto Prefecture), which sits on the southeast border of the city of Kyoto, and is the oldest and most premiere matcha growing region in Japan. Final blending and grinding of the tencha green tea ...Authentic Japanese Origin Our tea leaves are sourced primarily from the Uji region (Kyoto Prefecture), which sits on the southeast border of the city of Kyoto, and is the oldest and most premiere matcha growing region in Japan. Final blending and grinding of the tencha green tea leaves into matcha remains strictly with the masters in Uji.
100% USDA Organic True, authentic Japanese matcha that is certified organic is still in extremely scarce supply (less than 1% of Japanese tea farms are certified!) Passionate Farmers & Traditional Techniques Our partner farms are run by families stretching back for generations. They take pride in their craft, employing techniques that have been honed over centuries. Our quality standards were developed through a combination of state and federal guidelines as well as consultation with scientific research and analysis.
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