At Chaen, we provide tea leaves from major tea growing regions with a focus on hand-picked tea from Uji and Joyo cities in Kyoto Prefecture.
We provide a wide variety of matcha, ranging from special matcha used in tea ceremonies, to matcha suitable in food processing, to affordable matcha, with different harvest times, picking methods, varieties, and quality depending on the purpose.
We offer proposals and wholesale services to customers of all types of businesses that use matcha and Japanese tea in a wide variety of forms. We will be happy to answer any detailed questions or inquiries you may have. Please feel free to contact us with any requests for samples, etc.
Hand-picked matcha from Uji and Joyo
A supreme masterpiece woven by tradition and nature
Uji and Joyo are regions blessed with particularly rich natural environments among the most sacred regions of Japanese tea. Both regions have different characteristics, and both are ideal environments for growing tea leaves. The tea leaves grown there have a special flavor and aroma. Matcha from Uji and Joyo is carefully hand-picked from only the first tea leaves, and thanks to traditional cultivation methods and the region’s unique soil, it boasts the finest flavor and quality. First of all, both Uji and Joyo matcha are grown under cover. Using this method, the tea fields are covered to block direct sunlight which brings out the sweetness and flavor of the tea leaves. Among them, some of the highest quality matcha is produced using “Honzu Cultivation”; which uses natural straw and other materials to adjust the amount of sunlight and give the tea leaves their deep flavor. This technique further enhances the quality of matcha.
◆ Characteristics of Uji Macha
Uji is located in a mountainous area and is characterized by clay soil. Clay soil easily retains nutrients and gives the tea leaves a rich flavor. This soil brings out the sweetness and depth of matcha and produces matcha and produces matcha with bright color and mellow flavor. The minerals unique to this particular mountainous region gives matcha its unique flavor, and Uji Matcha is highly regarded for its rich aroma and taste.
◆ Characteristics of Joyo Matcha
On the other hand, Joyo is located along a river and has soil that drains well. This good water drainage maintains soil aeration and allows tea leaves to grow healthily. Tea leaves grown in an environment with moderate moisture control achieve a purer, clearer flavor. Joyo Matcha is known for its distinctive clear flavor and well-balanced taste, allowing you to enjoy the depth of matcha.
A condensation of the richness of nature and the blessings of tradition
“Mountain tea leaves” and “River tea leaves”
The quality of tea leaves is greatly influenced by the environment of the tea plantation, as well as the soil and sunlight hours. It has been said since ancient times that a harmonious tea can be made by combining “mountain tea” and “river tea”. Both types of matcha are hand-picked matcha of the highest quality, condensing the richness of nature and the blessings of tradition. Please enjoy our exquisite products to brighten up your special moments.
Achieving high cost performance and strong flavor
Matcha for confectionery and bread makers
Our matcha for confectionery is especially attractive because of its strong astringency and bitterness, and it can bring out the flavor of matcha and add a deep flavor even in recipes that use a large amount of other ingredients such as sugar or butter. Please use it to create products that make the most of the characteristics of matcha.
A mellow taste created by mountain mists.
Japanese black tea from Minamiyamashiro Village and Wazuka
“Japanese black tea” is a black tea made using tea leaves grown in Japan’s rich four-season climate. It is characterized by an elegant, soft taste with less bitterness and an elegant aroma, allowing you to enjoy a uniquely Japanese flavor. It is popular for Japan’s unique flavor. Among them, Minamiyamashiro Village and Wazuka are located in the Soraku District of Kyoto Prefecture, and are regions with a rich natural environment. Both areas have long been famous for producing Japanese tea, and their climate conditions are especially suitable for growing high-quality tea leaves.
◆ What is Japanese black tea from Minamiyamashiro Village and Wazuka?
Minamiyamashiro Village and Wazuka Town are blessed with a cool mountainous climate and abundant water sources, making them ideal environments for tea cultivation. There is also a large difference in temperature between day and night, and there is a lot of mountain mists. The mist brings the right amount of humidity to the tea leaves, helping them grow softer and giving them a rich aroma and deep flavor. Japanese black tea made under these conditions is characterized by its slight sweetness and mellow texture.
◆ Possibilities of Japanese black tea
In recent years, Japanese black tea has been attracting attention both domestically and internationally. We offer new flavors while making use of traditional Japanese tea making techniques, and our uniqueness has earned us high praise. As the popularity of Japanese black tea increases, demand is expected to continue to grow. Please enjoy the exquisite taste nurtured by the climate and long growing history.