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MATCHACOCORO

マッチャココロ

MATCHACOCORO is Ushijima Seicha's overseas Yame matcha brand, positioned to make Japanese matcha easier and more enjoyable for customers outside Japan while staying rooted in the company's Yame production base.

Brand story

On Ushijima Seicha's Japanese company site, MATCHACOCORO is described as an overseas Yame matcha brand created to deliver matcha to more people around the world with a spirit of omotenashi. The parent company traces its founding to 1921, operates its own tea gardens, factories, and direct sales channels, and notes 2025 organic certification for part of its tea gardens and for its aracha and finishing factories.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: マッチャココロ
Founded: 1921
Headquarters: Yame, Fukuoka
Origin regions: Yame
Certifications: JFS-B Standard
Official site: ushijima-seicha.squarespace.com
Ships to: International
Price/gram range: ¥7–¥97/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsYame

CertificationsJFS-B Standard

Blend Lineup

10 blends

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has MATCHACOCORO been producing matcha?: MATCHACOCORO was founded in 1921, making it over 100 years old. It dates to the pre-war era of Japanese tea production, based in Yame, Fukuoka.
Where is MATCHACOCORO matcha grown?: MATCHACOCORO sources its matcha from Yame in Fukuoka prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
What tea cultivars does MATCHACOCORO use?: MATCHACOCORO works with 2 tea cultivars: Okumidori, Saemidori. Different cultivars contribute distinct umami, sweetness, and color profiles to each blend.
Does MATCHACOCORO offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of MATCHACOCORO's blends are single-origin, meaning the tea leaves come from one specific farm or region rather than being blended across multiple sources.
How many matcha products does MATCHACOCORO offer?: MATCHACOCORO currently offers 10 matcha blends across 5 grade levels (Daily Ceremonial, Ceremonial, Culinary, Single-Cultivar Culinary, Premium Culinary). The lineup ranges from Hoshi no Tsuyu to Tokusen, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is MATCHACOCORO matcha more expensive?: MATCHACOCORO matcha ranges from ¥7 to ¥97 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 MATCHACOCORO's 105-year heritage.
Where does MATCHACOCORO ship to?: MATCHACOCORO ships to: International. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
What certifications does MATCHACOCORO hold?: MATCHACOCORO holds 1 certification: JFS-B Standard. These are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

Sources (3)

Ushijima Seicha Official Website

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: MATCHACOCORO is presented as Ushijima Seicha's overseas Yame matcha brand; Ushijima Seicha traces founding to 1921 and lists its Yame, Fukuoka company profile.

MATCHACOCORO Official Website

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: The official brand site uses the MATCHACOCORO logo and positions the brand as a global-facing Yame matcha brand.

Ushijima Seicha Official Website

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: The company history states that in 2025 part of its own tea gardens and its aracha and finishing factories obtained organic certification, and that its second factory became JFS-B certified on 2020-01-31.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long has MATCHACOCORO been producing matcha?

MATCHACOCORO was founded in 1921, making it over 100 years old. It dates to the pre-war era of Japanese tea production, based in Yame, Fukuoka.

Where is MATCHACOCORO matcha grown?

MATCHACOCORO sources its matcha from Yame in Fukuoka prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.

What tea cultivars does MATCHACOCORO use?

MATCHACOCORO works with 2 tea cultivars: Okumidori, Saemidori. Different cultivars contribute distinct umami, sweetness, and color profiles to each blend.

Does MATCHACOCORO offer single-origin matcha?

Yes, all of MATCHACOCORO's blends are single-origin, meaning the tea leaves come from one specific farm or region rather than being blended across multiple sources.

How many matcha products does MATCHACOCORO offer?

MATCHACOCORO currently offers 10 matcha blends across 5 grade levels (Daily Ceremonial, Ceremonial, Culinary, Single-Cultivar Culinary, Premium Culinary). The lineup ranges from Hoshi no Tsuyu to Tokusen, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is MATCHACOCORO matcha more expensive?

MATCHACOCORO matcha ranges from ¥7 to ¥97 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 MATCHACOCORO's 105-year heritage.

Where does MATCHACOCORO ship to?

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

What certifications does MATCHACOCORO hold?

MATCHACOCORO holds 1 certification: JFS-B Standard. These are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

Sources (3)

Ushijima Seicha Official Website

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: MATCHACOCORO is presented as Ushijima Seicha's overseas Yame matcha brand; Ushijima Seicha traces founding to 1921 and lists its Yame, Fukuoka company profile.

MATCHACOCORO Official Website

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: The official brand site uses the MATCHACOCORO logo and positions the brand as a global-facing Yame matcha brand.

Ushijima Seicha Official Website

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 90%