How long has Kikusuian been producing matcha?

Kikusuian was founded in 1920, making it over 100 years old. It dates to the pre-war era of Japanese tea production, based in 2-7-23 Omachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi.

Is Kikusuian matcha stone-milled?

7 of Kikusuian's 14 blends are stone-milled. Stone-milled matcha is ground slowly to preserve delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.

Does Kikusuian offer single-origin matcha?

Kikusuian offers 7 single-origin blends (Horai no Tsuru, Matsushima, Senun no Mukashi, Shoun, Suiho no Shiro, Tansho, Zuisen no Mukashi), alongside 7 blended products.

How many matcha products does Kikusuian offer?

Kikusuian currently offers 14 matcha blends across 5 grade levels (Ceremonial (koicha-suitable), Entry ceremonial (usucha), Ceremonial (dual-use), Daily ceremonial (usucha), Ceremonial (usucha-suitable)). The lineup ranges from Horai no Tsuru to Zuisen no Mukashi, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Kikusuian matcha more expensive?

Kikusuian matcha ranges from ¥35 to ¥200 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods — and Kikusuian's 106-year heritage.

Where does Kikusuian ship to?

Kikusuian ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.

Where can I buy Kikusuian matcha in Japan?

Kikusuian has 48 retail locations in Japan, including お茶の井ヶ田本社 in Sendai.

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Kikusuian

喜久水庵

Kikusuian is the retail tea and confectionery brand of Ocha no Igeta, a Sendai tea company founded in 1920. The official shop presents it as a long-established Sendai tea house selling Japanese tea alongside wagashi such as the signature matcha sweet Kikufuku.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 喜久水庵
Founded: 1920
Headquarters: 2-7-23 Omachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
Official site: www.kikusuian.com
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥35–¥200/g
Blends tracked: 14

Blend Lineup

14 blends

Where to Buy Kikusuian in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Sendai, Miyagi

Natori, Miyagi

Tagajo, Miyagi

喜久水庵多賀城本店
Official Store
宮城県多賀城市町前二丁目6-10

Ishinomaki, Miyagi

喜久水庵イオンモール石巻店
Official Store
宮城県石巻市茜平4丁目104番地イオンモール石巻1階

Rifu, Miyagi

Morioka, Iwate

Mikawa, Yamagata

喜久水庵イオンモール三川店
Official Store
山形県東田川郡三川町大字猪子字和田庫128-1 イオンモール三川1階

Tendo, Yamagata

喜久水庵イオンモール天童店
Official Store
山形県天童市芳賀タウン北四丁目1番1号イオンモール天童1階

Niigata

喜久水庵イオンモール新潟亀田インター店
Official Store
新潟県新潟市江南区下早通柳田1-1-1 イオンモール新潟亀田インター2階

Musashimurayama, Tokyo

茶寮kikusui むさし村山店
Official Store
東京都武蔵村山市榎一丁目1-3 イオンモールむさし村山1階

Yokohama, Kanagawa

茶寮kikusui トレッサ横浜店
Official Store
神奈川県横浜市港北区師岡町700番地トレッサ横浜南棟1階

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Kikusuian been producing matcha?: Kikusuian was founded in 1920, making it over 100 years old. It dates to the pre-war era of Japanese tea production, based in 2-7-23 Omachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi.
Is Kikusuian matcha stone-milled?: 7 of Kikusuian's 14 blends are stone-milled. Stone-milled matcha is ground slowly to preserve delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.
Does Kikusuian offer single-origin matcha?: Kikusuian offers 7 single-origin blends (Horai no Tsuru, Matsushima, Senun no Mukashi, Shoun, Suiho no Shiro, Tansho, Zuisen no Mukashi), alongside 7 blended products.
How many matcha products does Kikusuian offer?: Kikusuian currently offers 14 matcha blends across 5 grade levels (Ceremonial (koicha-suitable), Entry ceremonial (usucha), Ceremonial (dual-use), Daily ceremonial (usucha), Ceremonial (usucha-suitable)). The lineup ranges from Horai no Tsuru to Zuisen no Mukashi, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Kikusuian matcha more expensive?: Kikusuian matcha ranges from ¥35 to ¥200 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods — and Kikusuian's 106-year heritage.
Where does Kikusuian ship to?: Kikusuian ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Kikusuian matcha in Japan?: Kikusuian has 48 retail locations in Japan, including お茶の井ヶ田本社 in Sendai.

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Kikusuian Online Shop - Corporate Gifts Page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Official text states Kikusuian / Ocha no Igeta is a Sendai-born long-established tea shop founded in Taisho 9 (1920) and also sells matcha sweets such as Kikufuku.

Kikusuian Online Shop - Corporate Gifts Page Meta Description

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Meta description lists Igeta Seicha Co., Ltd. at 1-3-2 Oroshimachi, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi.

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Blend Lineup

Where to Buy Kikusuian in Japan

Sendai, Miyagi

Natori, Miyagi

Tagajo, Miyagi

Ishinomaki, Miyagi

Rifu, Miyagi

Tomiya, Miyagi

Osaki, Miyagi

Ogawara, Miyagi

Goshogawara, Aomori

Daisen, Akita

Akita

Morioka, Iwate

Mikawa, Yamagata

Tendo, Yamagata

Niigata

Musashimurayama, Tokyo

Yokohama, Kanagawa

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Brand Facts

Blend Lineup

Where to Buy Kikusuian in Japan

Sendai, Miyagi

Natori, Miyagi

Tagajo, Miyagi

Ishinomaki, Miyagi

Rifu, Miyagi

Tomiya, Miyagi

Osaki, Miyagi

Ogawara, Miyagi

Goshogawara, Aomori

Daisen, Akita

Akita

Morioka, Iwate

Mikawa, Yamagata

Tendo, Yamagata

Niigata

Musashimurayama, Tokyo

Yokohama, Kanagawa

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