When was Morihan founded?

Morihan was founded in 1836, based in Osaka-shi Kita-ku Nishitenma 5-1-1, The Seyama Building 5F, Osaka, Japan. That is 190 years ago.

Where is Morihan matcha grown?

The Morihan teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

What tea cultivars does Morihan use?

Morihan uses 2 tea cultivars: Asatsuyu, Hoshun. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.

Is Morihan matcha stone-milled?

5 of Morihan's 10 blends are stone-milled. Slow grinding preserves delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.

Does Morihan offer single-origin matcha?

Yes, all of Morihan's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.

Which Morihan matcha is best for lattes?

Okeiko is the Morihan matcha listed for lattes here.

How many matcha products does Morihan offer?

This page lists 10 Morihan matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Single Cultivar, Usucha, Ceremonial, Practice.

How much does Morihan matcha cost?

Morihan matcha ranges from $0.13 to $1.71 per gram across 10 blends.

Where does Morihan ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Morihan's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Morihan matcha in Japan?

This page lists 9 Morihan shops in Japan, including TEA SQUARE MORIHAN 森半店 in Uji.

Is Morihan matcha organic?

Morihan lists organic certification, and also FSSC 22000. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

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Morihan

森半

Morihan (森半) is the flagship tea brand of Kyoei Seicha Co., Ltd., tracing its roots to 1836 when Morishita Hanzaemon founded Morihan Seichajo in Ogura, Uji. The brand spans ceremonial Uji matcha, single-cultivar matcha, practice-grade matcha, tea drinks, and sweets while presenting itself around the motto of tradition and innovation.

Brand story

Morihan began in Uji-Ogura in 1836, later joined forces with Matsumotoken Chaho to form Kyoei Seicha in 1940, and built a reputation on both heritage and product innovation: the company history credits it with early cold-brew hyocha, vacuum-packed green tea, foaming matcha au lait, and the 2023 opening of TEA SQUARE MORIHAN in Uji. Its current manufacturing network includes Uji factories and the Kyoto Techno Center, while the corporate headquarters remain in Osaka.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 森半
Founded: 1836
Headquarters: Osaka-shi Kita-ku Nishitenma 5-1-1, The Seyama Building 5F, Osaka, Japan
Origin regions: Uji
Certifications: FSSC 22000, JAS Organic
Official site: www.kyoeiseicha.co.jp/brand/morihan
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.13–$1.71/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsUji

CertificationsFSSC 22000JAS Organic

Blend Lineup

10 blends

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Where to Buy Morihan in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Osaka

Uji, Kyoto

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morihan founded?: Morihan was founded in 1836, based in Osaka-shi Kita-ku Nishitenma 5-1-1, The Seyama Building 5F, Osaka, Japan. That is 190 years ago.
Where is Morihan matcha grown?: The Morihan teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
What tea cultivars does Morihan use?: Morihan uses 2 tea cultivars: Asatsuyu, Hoshun. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.
Is Morihan matcha stone-milled?: 5 of Morihan's 10 blends are stone-milled. Slow grinding preserves delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.
Does Morihan offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Morihan's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
Which Morihan matcha is best for lattes?: Okeiko is the Morihan matcha listed for lattes here.
How many matcha products does Morihan offer?: This page lists 10 Morihan matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Single Cultivar, Usucha, Ceremonial, Practice.
How much does Morihan matcha cost?: Morihan matcha ranges from $0.13 to $1.71 per gram across 10 blends.
Where does Morihan ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Morihan's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Morihan matcha in Japan?: This page lists 9 Morihan shops in Japan, including TEA SQUARE MORIHAN 森半店 in Uji.
Is Morihan matcha organic?: Morihan lists organic certification, and also FSSC 22000. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

Sources

Sources (5)

Morihan brand page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Morihan was founded in 1836 in Uji-Ogura and frames its identity around tradition and innovation, including TEA SQUARE MORIHAN.

Kyoei Seicha history

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: 1836 Morihan Seichajo founded in Uji-Ogura; 1940 Kyoei Seicha established; 1964 headquarters moved to Osaka; 2013 FSSC 22000; 2019 Kyoto Techno Center.

Morihan matcha category page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Official ranked matcha lineup and JPY pricing for Morihan's matcha category as of 2026-03-27.

Kyoei Seicha quality page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Uji Higashiyama Factory and Kyoto Techno Center hold FSSC 22000; organic and JAS Organic certification are presented on the quality page.

Kyoei Seicha factory page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 94%

Supports: Morihan raw tea procurement is led by tea masters; Uji Higashiyama Factory holds FSSC 22000 and organic certification.

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森半

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 森半
Founded: 1836
Headquarters: Osaka-shi Kita-ku Nishitenma 5-1-1, The Seyama Building 5F, Osaka, Japan
Origin regions: Uji
Certifications: FSSC 22000, JAS Organic
Official site: www.kyoeiseicha.co.jp/brand/morihan
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.13–$1.71/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsUji

CertificationsFSSC 22000JAS Organic

Blend Lineup

10 blends

Watch Morihan

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Where to Buy Morihan in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Osaka

Uji, Kyoto

Toyonaka, Osaka

千里阪急店
Official Store
〒560-8550 大阪府豊中市新千里東町1丁目5番1号千里阪急地下1階

Fukuoka

博多阪急店
Official Store
〒812-0012 福岡県福岡市博多区博多駅中央街1番1号博多阪急地下1階

Takarazuka, Hyogo

宝塚阪急店
Official Store
〒665-0845 兵庫県宝塚市栄町2丁目1番1号宝塚阪急 2階

Kawanishi, Hyogo

川西阪急店
Official Store
〒666-0033 兵庫県川西市栄町26番1号川西阪急地下1階

Shibuya, Tokyo

森半千駄ヶ谷店
Official Store
〒151-0051 東京都渋谷区千駄ヶ谷1丁目20番3号セントラルハイツ102

Nishinomiya, Hyogo

西宮阪急店
Official Store
〒663-8204 兵庫県西宮市高松町14-1 西宮阪急 1階

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morihan founded?: Morihan was founded in 1836, based in Osaka-shi Kita-ku Nishitenma 5-1-1, The Seyama Building 5F, Osaka, Japan. That is 190 years ago.
Where is Morihan matcha grown?: The Morihan teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
What tea cultivars does Morihan use?: Morihan uses 2 tea cultivars: Asatsuyu, Hoshun. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.
Is Morihan matcha stone-milled?: 5 of Morihan's 10 blends are stone-milled. Slow grinding preserves delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.
Does Morihan offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Morihan's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
Which Morihan matcha is best for lattes?: Okeiko is the Morihan matcha listed for lattes here.
How many matcha products does Morihan offer?: This page lists 10 Morihan matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Single Cultivar, Usucha, Ceremonial, Practice.
How much does Morihan matcha cost?: Morihan matcha ranges from $0.13 to $1.71 per gram across 10 blends.
Where does Morihan ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Morihan's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Morihan matcha in Japan?: This page lists 9 Morihan shops in Japan, including TEA SQUARE MORIHAN 森半店 in Uji.
Is Morihan matcha organic?: Morihan lists organic certification, and also FSSC 22000. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

Sources

Sources (5)

Morihan brand page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Morihan was founded in 1836 in Uji-Ogura and frames its identity around tradition and innovation, including TEA SQUARE MORIHAN.

Kyoei Seicha history

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: 1836 Morihan Seichajo founded in Uji-Ogura; 1940 Kyoei Seicha established; 1964 headquarters moved to Osaka; 2013 FSSC 22000; 2019 Kyoto Techno Center.

Morihan matcha category page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Official ranked matcha lineup and JPY pricing for Morihan's matcha category as of 2026-03-27.

Kyoei Seicha quality page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Uji Higashiyama Factory and Kyoto Techno Center hold FSSC 22000; organic and JAS Organic certification are presented on the quality page.

Kyoei Seicha factory page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 94%

Supports: Morihan raw tea procurement is led by tea masters; Uji Higashiyama Factory holds FSSC 22000 and organic certification.

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