All our matcha is sourced from Japan. Japan is the traditional home of matcha where great care and attention to detail is given in producing matcha. Our matcha and hojicha is sourced from different regions as we want to showcase the brilliance of Japanese matcha.
Read more about the specific regions below
Although the name "Uji" is most famous globally for matcha, Japanese green tea is said to have been started in Ujitawara. Located just outside Uji town itself. Ujitawara is full of rolling hills and valleys. It offers scenic Japanese cpountryside and centuries of tea heritage with fields that goes back for centuries. Tea cultivation in Ujiatawara began as early as the 12th century. Tea cultivated in this region, is said to have a deep aroma and bright green colour. The farm we used to cultivate our Yugen matcha hails from this specific region. In a a family farm which has been established for over 120 years. Having a long heritage is important when it comes to matcha production because it means the matcha is developed from years of tea knowledge which has been passed down through each geenration.
Located on the south Kyushu Island. Tea production has been taking place in Fukuoka since the 15th century. The large majority of this production occurs specifically within the Yame region. Within this region, morning mists and fog are frequent. Fog helps block the sunlight which stimulates more amino acid production within the tea leaves. In addition, Yame enjoys an inland climate of high temperature during daytime and very low temperatures at night.The combination of climate and soil helps create teas with a deep rich full body flavour. The region produces a wide variety of teas including matcha and Gyokuro (a premium loose leaf tea similar to matcha).
Uji is the most well known area for matcha production. Located within the Kyoto prefecture, Uji is a town all about matcha. It's connection with tea is not just incidental as the positioning of the Uji town is situated perfectly along riverbanks where it benefits from the sea mist and the nutrient rich sandy soil.
Haru Matcha is here to celebrate the diversity and nuance of Japanese tea. We showcase the cultivars, regions and tasting notes of every tea we sell.
