When was Senkien founded?

Senkien was founded in 1661, based in Kusatsu, Shiga. That is 365 years ago.

Where is Senkien matcha grown?

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

Does Senkien offer single-origin matcha?

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

Which Senkien matcha is best for lattes?

Culinary Matcha is the Senkien matcha listed for lattes here.

How many matcha products does Senkien offer?

This page lists 10 Senkien matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Culinary, Ceremonial.

How much does Senkien matcha cost?

Senkien matcha ranges from $0.34 to $2.39 per gram across 10 blends.

Where does Senkien ship to?

Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Senkien's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Senkien matcha in Japan?

This page lists 2 Senkien shops in Japan, including Senkien Kusatsu Honten in Kusatsu.

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Senkien

千紀園

Edo-period tea merchant based in Kusatsu, Shiga, specializing in Uji tea, Asamiya tea, Omi tea, tea utensils, and Uji matcha sweets.

Brand story

Senkien traces its roots to the Edo period in Omi and describes itself as a long-running Japanese tea specialist. The company was incorporated in 1972 and today sells Kyoto Uji tea alongside Shiga teas, tea utensils, and matcha confections through its official shop and stores.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 千紀園
Founded: 1661
Headquarters: Kusatsu, Shiga
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.senkien.jp
Ships to: Japan, International
Price/gram range: $0.34–$2.39/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

10 blends

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Where to Buy Senkien in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Kusatsu, Shiga

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senkien founded?: Senkien was founded in 1661, based in Kusatsu, Shiga. That is 365 years ago.
Where is Senkien matcha grown?: The Senkien teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Does Senkien offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Senkien's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
Which Senkien matcha is best for lattes?: Culinary Matcha is the Senkien matcha listed for lattes here.
How many matcha products does Senkien offer?: This page lists 10 Senkien matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Culinary, Ceremonial.
How much does Senkien matcha cost?: Senkien matcha ranges from $0.34 to $2.39 per gram across 10 blends.
Where does Senkien ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Senkien's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Senkien matcha in Japan?: This page lists 2 Senkien shops in Japan, including Senkien Kusatsu Honten in Kusatsu.

Sources

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Senkien Company Overview — Senkien

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official company page says Senkien is an Edo-period tea merchant incorporated in 1972, headquartered in Kusatsu, Shiga.

Senkien Matcha Category — Senkien

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official Senkien matcha category lists 75 Uji matcha products and serves as the primary shop source for the brand's current matcha lineup.

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Senkien

千紀園

Edo-period tea merchant based in Kusatsu, Shiga, specializing in Uji tea, Asamiya tea, Omi tea, tea utensils, and Uji matcha sweets.

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 千紀園
Founded: 1661
Headquarters: Kusatsu, Shiga
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.senkien.jp
Ships to: Japan, International
Price/gram range: $0.34–$2.39/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

10 blends

Watch Senkien

Email me when any Senkien blend is back in stock or drops in price.

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Where to Buy Senkien in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Kusatsu, Shiga

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senkien founded?: Senkien was founded in 1661, based in Kusatsu, Shiga. That is 365 years ago.
Where is Senkien matcha grown?: The Senkien teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Does Senkien offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Senkien's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
Which Senkien matcha is best for lattes?: Culinary Matcha is the Senkien matcha listed for lattes here.
How many matcha products does Senkien offer?: This page lists 10 Senkien matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Culinary, Ceremonial.
How much does Senkien matcha cost?: Senkien matcha ranges from $0.34 to $2.39 per gram across 10 blends.
Where does Senkien ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Senkien's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Senkien matcha in Japan?: This page lists 2 Senkien shops in Japan, including Senkien Kusatsu Honten in Kusatsu.

Sources

Sources (2)

Senkien Company Overview — Senkien

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official company page says Senkien is an Edo-period tea merchant incorporated in 1972, headquartered in Kusatsu, Shiga.

Senkien Matcha Category — Senkien

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official Senkien matcha category lists 75 Uji matcha products and serves as the primary shop source for the brand's current matcha lineup.

Compare brands

How does Senkien compare?

Compare blends side by side on our comparison pages.

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