Japanese Tea Culture

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Moment of
Stillness

Premium teas and herbal blends sourced directly from Japan’s finest gardens. Each cup reflects centuries of craftsmanship, distinct flavour, and the heritage of the regions where they are grown.

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100% Organic Certified by JAS Japan
15+

Years sourcing from Japan

40+

Unique tea varieties

8

Tea gardens partnered

100%

Organic & JAS certified

Japanese tea garden landscape
Our Philosophy

Rooted in the Way of Tea

At TeaZen, we believe that a quality cup of tea begins with the care taken in cultivation. It starts in the quiet rows of a morning-misted garden in Uji, Kyoto, where fourth-generation farmers tend every leaf by hand.

We approach every blend we create with the same philosophy of mindful craft — blending traditional Japanese methods with contemporary knowledge to offer you carefully selected teas with distinctive profiles.

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What We Offer

Discover Our Tea Families

From the grassy notes of first-flush Sencha to the deep umami of ceremonial Matcha, every family of tea carries its own ritual and reward.

Green tea leaves

Green Tea 緑茶

Fresh, grassy, and rich in antioxidants. Our Sencha and Gyokuro selections are steamed at source to lock in their vibrant colour and flavour.

Matcha powder in wooden bowl

Matcha 抒茶

Stone-ground shade-grown leaves from Nishio, Aichi. Ceremonial grade for drinking, culinary grade for cooking and baking.

Herbal tea blend with flowers

Herbal Blends 草药

Caffeine-free infusions of Japanese herbs — shiso, yuzu peel, ginger, and mountain mint — crafted to calm, energise, or restore.

Brewing Guide

The Art of a Perfect Cup

Good tea asks very little of you — only attention and water at the right temperature. Follow these steps and let the leaves do the rest.

  1. 1

    Choose Quality Water

    Soft, filtered water between 70–80 °C for green teas; 90–95 °C for roasted varieties.

  2. 2

    Warm Your Vessel

    Pour a little hot water into your kyusu or teapot first, swirl and discard. This keeps your brew temperature stable.

  3. 3

    Measure the Leaves

    Use 2 g of loose leaf per 100 ml. For Matcha, sift 2 g into a warm chawan.

  4. 4

    Steep with Patience

    Green teas: 45–60 seconds. Herbal blends: 4–5 minutes. Re-steep quality leaves two or three times.

Tea brewing process
Why Tea

Wellness in Every Sip

Traditional Japanese medicine has prescribed tea for over a thousand years. Modern science continues to validate what practitioners have always known.

Polyphenol Content

Green teas contain polyphenols and catechins, compounds studied for their antioxidant properties.

Natural L-theanine

Green teas contain L-theanine, a compound found to support relaxed alertness when paired with natural caffeine.

Herbal Botanicals

Our herbal blends combine ginger, fennel, and shiso — traditional ingredients used in Japanese and Asian cuisines.

Vitamin C Sources

Yuzu and citrus components contribute natural vitamin C, found abundantly in these traditional ingredients.

Uji tea fields in Japan
Origin & Sourcing

Straight from Japan’s Sacred Gardens

We partner exclusively with small-batch farms in Uji (Kyoto), Yame (Fukuoka), and Nishio (Aichi) — regions whose volcanic soil, altitude, and climate produce leaves of unmatched complexity.

Every harvest is hand-inspected and shipped within weeks of picking so that nothing is lost in transit.

  • Direct trade with 8 family-owned farms
  • No intermediaries — maximum freshness
  • JAS Organic and EU Organic certified
  • Single-origin batches, season-labelled
  • Traceable lot codes on every package
Our Collection

Select Teas & Blends

Each product is available in 50 g and 100 g formats. For wholesale enquiries, please contact us directly.

Ceremonial Matcha product

Matcha

Ceremonial Matcha 抒茶

First-flush Okumidori leaves from Nishio. Vivid jade colour, creamy umami finish. Whisked pure or in lattes.

¥2,800 / 30 g

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Gyokuro Sencha product

Green Tea

Gyokuro Sencha 玉露

Shade-grown for 21 days before harvest, this premium Gyokuro delivers deep sweetness and rich marine notes.

¥3,200 / 50 g

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Hojicha Reserve product

Roasted Tea

Hojicha Reserve 焙じ茶

Slow-roasted Bancha stems from Uji. Warm caramel and toasty notes, very low caffeine. Perfect for evenings.

¥1,600 / 80 g

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Yuzu & Shiso Tisane product

Herbal Blend

Yuzu & Shiso Tisane

Caffeine-free blend of dried yuzu peel, red shiso, and lemon myrtle. Bright, citrusy, aromatic composition.

¥1,400 / 40 g

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Genmaicha product

Green Tea

Genmaicha 玄米茶

Classic Bancha blended with toasted brown rice. Nutty, savoury, satisfying — Japan’s everyday tea.

¥1,200 / 100 g

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Zen Restore Blend product

Wellness

Zen Restore Blend

Ashwagandha, holy basil, and Japanese ginger. A blend of traditional ingredients valued in wellness practices.

¥2,000 / 50 g

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Voices of Our Community

What Our Customers Say

“The Ceremonial Matcha is beautifully presented and has a distinct flavour profile. I enjoy the ritual of preparing it.”
Sophie Andersson

Sophie Andersson

Stockholm, Sweden

“I switched to TeaZen’s Gyokuro a few months ago and appreciate the complexity of the flavour. The sourcing information is transparent and helpful.”
Marcus Reinholt

Marcus Reinholt

Berlin, Germany

“The Zen Restore Blend has a pleasant aroma and interesting ingredients. It’s become a regular part of my evening routine.”
Elena Moretti

Elena Moretti

Milan, Italy

Get in Touch

Contact Us

We are happy to assist with product questions, wholesale enquiries, or simply to share a moment over tea. Reach us by email, phone, or visit us in person.

Address

To be confirmed, Japan

Map area showing TeaZen location in Japan