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Seisenen Honten

清泉園本店

Ujitawara-based Uji tea merchant and wholesaler that blends tea from its own fields and contract growers, then finishes products with cold storage and nitrogen-packed packaging for stable quality.

Brand story

Seisenen Honten presents itself as a long-running Ujitawara tea house rooted in the birthplace of Japanese green tea. On its official site it emphasizes continuous cultivar and processing improvement, a Meiji 30 (1897) award for its own garden tea, careful go-gumi blending, refrigerated raw-tea storage, and nitrogen-filled packaging to keep Uji tea fresh from Kyoto's tea hills to customers across Japan.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 清泉園本店
Headquarters: Ujitawara, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: seisenen.com
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥32–¥81/g
Blends tracked: 4

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

4 blends

Where to Buy Seisenen Honten in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Ujitawara, Kyoto

Seisenen Honten
Headquarters
〒610-0231 京都府綴喜郡宇治田原町立川川久保13

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seisenen Honten matcha grown?: Seisenen Honten sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
Is Seisenen Honten matcha stone-milled?: Yes, all Seisenen Honten 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.
Which Seisenen Honten matcha is best for lattes?: Washimine no Mukashi is Seisenen Honten's latte-recommended matcha. It is formulated to hold its flavor when mixed with milk or plant-based alternatives.
Why is Seisenen Honten matcha more expensive?: Seisenen Honten matcha ranges from ¥32 to ¥81 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods.
Where does Seisenen Honten ship to?: Seisenen Honten ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Seisenen Honten matcha in Japan?: Seisenen Honten has 1 retail location in Japan, including Seisenen Honten in Ujitawara.

Sources

Sources (3)

清泉園本店当店のこと

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Company details: representative, business scope, address, phone, and membership in Kyoto tea trade groups.

清泉園本店公式サイト

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Brand overview: Ujitawara-based Uji tea seller, Meiji 30 (1897) award mention, self-owned tea fields, contract-farmer sourcing, and go-gumi blending.

宇治茶.net トップページ

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: Official online shop relationship, nationwide shipping language, and Instagram link used for brand profile updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seisenen Honten matcha grown?

Seisenen Honten sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.

Is Seisenen Honten matcha stone-milled?

Yes, all Seisenen Honten 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.

Which Seisenen Honten matcha is best for lattes?

Washimine no Mukashi is Seisenen Honten's latte-recommended matcha. It is formulated to hold its flavor when mixed with milk or plant-based alternatives.

Why is Seisenen Honten matcha more expensive?

Seisenen Honten matcha ranges from ¥32 to ¥81 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods.

Where does Seisenen Honten ship to?

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

Where can I buy Seisenen Honten matcha in Japan?

Seisenen Honten has 1 retail location in Japan, including Seisenen Honten in Ujitawara.