by Aiyaあいや
茶和 (Sawa) is Aiya Saijoen's entry-level thin matcha (薄茶), crafted to be approachable and versatile. Its name evokes harmony and comfort (和), and it offers a mild, tea-like flavor profile with refined bitterness. Recommended for daily drinking, tea practice sessions, and culinary use in baking or lattes.
Editorial verdict
A gentle, accessible everyday matcha from Japan's largest producer — ideal for practice and cooking.
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¥1,536
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aiya-official· 20g | ¥1,536 | ¥77/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
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About the brand
あいや
Aiya Co., Ltd. is a fifth-generation family-owned matcha producer and wholesaler headquartered in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture — Japan's premier matcha-growing region. Founded in 1888 by Aijiro Sugita (whose shop sold both indigo dyes and tea, lending the company its name from the Japanese word for indigo, "ai"), Aiya has grown into the world's largest matcha manufacturer. The company operates 1,000+ stone mills running 24 hours a day across four Japanese factories, and six overseas subsidiaries spanning the USA, Germany, Austria, China, and Thailand. Aiya was the first matcha producer to obtain JONA organic certification (1997) and ISO 22000 food safety certification (2008), and has maintained long-term partnerships with the same farming families across multiple generations. Its retail arm, Saijoen (西条園), offers ceremonial and culinary matcha through a flagship café in Nishio and an online shop.
View all Aiya blendsSawa is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Sawa is priced at ¥1,536 for 20g (¥77/g).
Sawa is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Aiya Sawa directly from Aiya's official website. Current availability: in-stock.