When was Maiko no Cha Honpo founded?

Maiko no Cha Honpo was founded in 1950, based in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto. That is 76 years ago.

Where is Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha grown?

The Maiko no Cha Honpo teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

Is Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha stone-milled?

Yes, all Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha is stone-milled (石臼挽き). Stone grinding at low RPM preserves the tea's color, aroma, and umami by avoiding heat damage during processing.

Does Maiko no Cha Honpo offer single-origin matcha?

Yes, all of Maiko no Cha Honpo's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.

What does Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha taste like?

Across its 4 scored blends, Maiko no Cha Honpo leans toward color (8.8/10), followed by umami (8.3/10). Individual blends vary. Check each blend's profile for tasting notes.

Which Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha is best for lattes?

The Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha listed for lattes here: Chiyomukashi, Matsu no Midori, Uji no Sato.

How many matcha products does Maiko no Cha Honpo offer?

This page lists 5 Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha blends, under 3 grade labels: Ceremonial, Koicha, Culinary.

How much does Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha cost?

Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha ranges from $0.18 to $1.71 per gram across 5 blends.

Where does Maiko no Cha Honpo ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Maiko no Cha Honpo's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha in Japan?

This page lists 1 Maiko no Cha Honpo shop in Japan: MAIKO茶ブティック in Kyotanabe.

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Maiko no Cha Honpo

舞妓の茶本舗

Maiko no Cha Honpo (舞妓の茶本舗) is a celebrated Kyoto tea house based in the Fugenji district of Kyotanabe City — one of the most revered gyokuro-producing areas in all of Japan. Founded in 1950 as 'Fugenji Plantations' and rebranded in 1970 under the Maiko name after legendary tea master Yamashita Juichi (山下壽一) won first place at the National Tea Competition, the company has built one of the most extraordinary competitive records in Japanese tea history. Yamashita Juichi won the Agricultural Minister's Award at the national gyokuro competition seven times and at the Kansai Tea Competition eleven times, and in 1991 performed hand-picking of tea leaves for the Emperor and Empress of Japan. His grandson Yamashita Shintaro (山下新貴) has continued the dynasty, winning the Agricultural Minister's Award at the Kansai Tea Competition three consecutive years (2019–2021) and taking first place at the National Tea Competition in 2022. Their matcha lineup is equally distinguished: the flagship 宏悦 (Koetsu) won a Silver Award at the 2019 Japanese Tea Selection Paris among 238 international entries. From the single-farm Fugenji growing area in Kyotanabe, the Yamashita family's multi-generational expertise is embedded into every grade of their matcha — from the ultra-premium koicha-grade Koetsu to their accessible everyday tins.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 舞妓の茶本舗
Founded: 1950
Headquarters: Kyotanabe City, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.maiko.ne.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.18–$1.71/g
Blends tracked: 5

Origin regionsUji

Brand Flavor Trends

Average across 4 scored blends. Scores can vary widely between blends.

Blend Lineup

5 blends

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Where to Buy Maiko no Cha Honpo in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Kyotanabe, Kyoto

MAIKO茶ブティック
Official Store
Japan, 〒610-0334 Kyoto, Kyotanabe, Tanabechūō, 5-chōme−１−７

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maiko no Cha Honpo founded?: Maiko no Cha Honpo was founded in 1950, based in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto. That is 76 years ago.
Where is Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha grown?: The Maiko no Cha Honpo teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Is Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha stone-milled?: Yes, all Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha is stone-milled (石臼挽き). Stone grinding at low RPM preserves the tea's color, aroma, and umami by avoiding heat damage during processing.
Does Maiko no Cha Honpo offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Maiko no Cha Honpo's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
What does Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha taste like?: Across its 4 scored blends, Maiko no Cha Honpo leans toward color (8.8/10), followed by umami (8.3/10). Individual blends vary. Check each blend's profile for tasting notes.
Which Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha is best for lattes?: The Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha listed for lattes here: Chiyomukashi, Matsu no Midori, Uji no Sato.
How many matcha products does Maiko no Cha Honpo offer?: This page lists 5 Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha blends, under 3 grade labels: Ceremonial, Koicha, Culinary.
How much does Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha cost?: Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha ranges from $0.18 to $1.71 per gram across 5 blends.
Where does Maiko no Cha Honpo ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Maiko no Cha Honpo's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha in Japan?: This page lists 1 Maiko no Cha Honpo shop in Japan: MAIKO茶ブティック in Kyotanabe.

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Sources (3)

Maiko no Cha Honpo Official Website

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Company overview, Fugenji Kyotanabe location, gyokuro and matcha specialist

Maiko no Cha Honpo — Awards History

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Yamashita Juichi National Tea Competition wins ×7, Kansai wins ×11. Matcha Koetsu Silver Award Paris 2019. Gyokuro world #1 Paris 2020.

Maiko no Cha Honpo Online Shop — Matcha

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Full matcha product lineup with prices: 宏悦 ¥5,400/20g, 舞昔 ¥4,320/20g, 千代昔 ¥3,240/30g, 松の緑 ¥2,700/30g, 京昔 ¥1,728/30g, 宇治の里 ¥864/30g

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Maiko no Cha Honpo

舞妓の茶本舗

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 舞妓の茶本舗
Founded: 1950
Headquarters: Kyotanabe City, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.maiko.ne.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.18–$1.71/g
Blends tracked: 5

Origin regionsUji

Brand Flavor Trends

Average across 4 scored blends. Scores can vary widely between blends.

Blend Lineup

5 blends

Watch Maiko no Cha Honpo

Email me when any Maiko no Cha Honpo blend is back in stock or drops in price.

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Where to Buy Maiko no Cha Honpo in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Kyotanabe, Kyoto

MAIKO茶ブティック
Official Store
Japan, 〒610-0334 Kyoto, Kyotanabe, Tanabechūō, 5-chōme−１−７

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maiko no Cha Honpo founded?: Maiko no Cha Honpo was founded in 1950, based in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto. That is 76 years ago.
Where is Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha grown?: The Maiko no Cha Honpo teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Is Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha stone-milled?: Yes, all Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha is stone-milled (石臼挽き). Stone grinding at low RPM preserves the tea's color, aroma, and umami by avoiding heat damage during processing.
Does Maiko no Cha Honpo offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Maiko no Cha Honpo's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
What does Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha taste like?: Across its 4 scored blends, Maiko no Cha Honpo leans toward color (8.8/10), followed by umami (8.3/10). Individual blends vary. Check each blend's profile for tasting notes.
Which Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha is best for lattes?: The Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha listed for lattes here: Chiyomukashi, Matsu no Midori, Uji no Sato.
How many matcha products does Maiko no Cha Honpo offer?: This page lists 5 Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha blends, under 3 grade labels: Ceremonial, Koicha, Culinary.
How much does Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha cost?: Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha ranges from $0.18 to $1.71 per gram across 5 blends.
Where does Maiko no Cha Honpo ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Maiko no Cha Honpo's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Maiko no Cha Honpo matcha in Japan?: This page lists 1 Maiko no Cha Honpo shop in Japan: MAIKO茶ブティック in Kyotanabe.

Sources

Sources (3)

Maiko no Cha Honpo Official Website

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Company overview, Fugenji Kyotanabe location, gyokuro and matcha specialist

Maiko no Cha Honpo — Awards History

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Yamashita Juichi National Tea Competition wins ×7, Kansai wins ×11. Matcha Koetsu Silver Award Paris 2019. Gyokuro world #1 Paris 2020.

Maiko no Cha Honpo Online Shop — Matcha

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Full matcha product lineup with prices: 宏悦 ¥5,400/20g, 舞昔 ¥4,320/20g, 千代昔 ¥3,240/30g, 松の緑 ¥2,700/30g, 京昔 ¥1,728/30g, 宇治の里 ¥864/30g

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How does Maiko no Cha Honpo compare?

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