When was Shizuoka Chaen founded?

Shizuoka Chaen was founded in 1973, based in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka. That is 53 years ago.

Where is Shizuoka Chaen matcha grown?

The Shizuoka Chaen teas on this page come from Shizuoka, Asahina, Nishio (Shizuoka, Aichi prefectures).

Does Shizuoka Chaen offer single-origin matcha?

Shizuoka Chaen lists 2 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Asahina, Chiyogi no Mukashi), alongside 1 other blend not listed as single-origin.

Which Shizuoka Chaen matcha is best for lattes?

Asahina is the Shizuoka Chaen matcha listed for lattes here.

Is Shizuoka Chaen a good matcha for beginners?

At $0.27 per gram, Shizuoka Chaen is inexpensive to try. Price does not tell you how it tastes.

Where does Shizuoka Chaen ship to?

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

Is Shizuoka Chaen matcha organic?

Shizuoka Chaen lists organic certification, and also ISO 14001. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

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Shizuoka Chaen

静岡茶園

Shizuoka Chaen (株式会社静岡茶園) is a Shizuoka City tea producer, manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer founded in April 1973 and incorporated on September 24, 1976. The company operates its headquarters in Suruga Ward and a factory in Aoi Ward, is led by Representative Director Motosuke Mochizuki, and presents its mission as aiming for Japan's most delicious tea through careful soil-building and skilled tea-master finishing. Its official Japanese shop centers deep-steamed green tea while also selling powder teas, sweets, and a small matcha lineup including Asahina- and Nishio-sourced products.

Brand story

On its official homepage, Shizuoka Chaen frames its work around the moment a customer says 'Ah, delicious,' describing tea-making rooted in Shizuoka identity, soil-focused cultivation, and more than 50 years of refining tea with experienced tea-master techniques.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 静岡茶園
Founded: 1973
Headquarters: Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
Origin regions: Shizuoka Asahina Nishio
Certifications: JAS Organic, ISO 14001
Official site: www.shizuokachaen.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.27/g
Blends tracked: 3

Origin regionsShizuoka Asahina Nishio

CertificationsJAS OrganicISO 14001

Blend Lineup

3 blends

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Where to Buy Shizuoka Chaen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters

Shizuoka

（株）静岡茶園本社
Headquarters
370-3 Ikeda, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8005, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shizuoka Chaen founded?: Shizuoka Chaen was founded in 1973, based in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka. That is 53 years ago.
Where is Shizuoka Chaen matcha grown?: The Shizuoka Chaen teas on this page come from Shizuoka, Asahina, Nishio (Shizuoka, Aichi prefectures).
Does Shizuoka Chaen offer single-origin matcha?: Shizuoka Chaen lists 2 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Asahina, Chiyogi no Mukashi), alongside 1 other blend not listed as single-origin.
Which Shizuoka Chaen matcha is best for lattes?: Asahina is the Shizuoka Chaen matcha listed for lattes here.
Is Shizuoka Chaen a good matcha for beginners?: At $0.27 per gram, Shizuoka Chaen is inexpensive to try. Price does not tell you how it tastes.
Where does Shizuoka Chaen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Shizuoka Chaen's official site for your destination.
Is Shizuoka Chaen matcha organic?: Shizuoka Chaen lists organic certification, and also ISO 14001. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

Sources

Sources (5)

Shizuoka Chaen Company Page

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Official company page lists HQ and factory addresses, April 1973 founding, September 24 1976 incorporation, President Motosuke Mochizuki, capital of ¥20 million, ISO 14001, and Organic JAS.

Shizuoka Chaen Powder Category

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Official powder category confirms current matcha assortment and prices for Asahina Matcha, Chiyogi no Mukashi, and Ikuyo no Mukashi in JPY.

Shizuoka Chaen Company Page

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Founded 1973/incorporated 1976; rep Mochizuki Motosuke; capital ¥20M; ISO-14001; JAS Organic; JGAP pending; World Green Tea Association member

Shizuoka Chaen Homepage

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Official homepage presents the brand as a Shizuoka City tea shop aiming for Japan's most delicious tea and says it delivers tea loved for more than 50 years.

Shizuoka Chaen Rakuten About

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 93%

Supports: HQ 静岡市駿河区池田370-3; phone 054-263-0311; 75% repeat customers; 3 certified tea masters

Guides covering Shizuoka Chaen

October 2026 Matcha Stock & Price Report
37 recorded sell-outs, 28 restocks and 17 price changes above 5%. Same-shop, same-pack comparisons through October 5.

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Shizuoka Chaen

静岡茶園

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 静岡茶園
Founded: 1973
Headquarters: Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
Origin regions: Shizuoka Asahina Nishio
Certifications: JAS Organic, ISO 14001
Official site: www.shizuokachaen.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.27/g
Blends tracked: 3

Origin regionsShizuoka Asahina Nishio

CertificationsJAS OrganicISO 14001

Blend Lineup

3 blends

Watch Shizuoka Chaen

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

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Where to Buy Shizuoka Chaen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters

Shizuoka

（株）静岡茶園本社
Headquarters
370-3 Ikeda, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8005, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shizuoka Chaen founded?: Shizuoka Chaen was founded in 1973, based in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka. That is 53 years ago.
Where is Shizuoka Chaen matcha grown?: The Shizuoka Chaen teas on this page come from Shizuoka, Asahina, Nishio (Shizuoka, Aichi prefectures).
Does Shizuoka Chaen offer single-origin matcha?: Shizuoka Chaen lists 2 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Asahina, Chiyogi no Mukashi), alongside 1 other blend not listed as single-origin.
Which Shizuoka Chaen matcha is best for lattes?: Asahina is the Shizuoka Chaen matcha listed for lattes here.
Is Shizuoka Chaen a good matcha for beginners?: At $0.27 per gram, Shizuoka Chaen is inexpensive to try. Price does not tell you how it tastes.
Where does Shizuoka Chaen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Shizuoka Chaen's official site for your destination.
Is Shizuoka Chaen matcha organic?: Shizuoka Chaen lists organic certification, and also ISO 14001. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

Sources

Sources (5)

Shizuoka Chaen Company Page

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 99%

Shizuoka Chaen Powder Category

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Official powder category confirms current matcha assortment and prices for Asahina Matcha, Chiyogi no Mukashi, and Ikuyo no Mukashi in JPY.

Shizuoka Chaen Company Page

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Founded 1973/incorporated 1976; rep Mochizuki Motosuke; capital ¥20M; ISO-14001; JAS Organic; JGAP pending; World Green Tea Association member

Shizuoka Chaen Homepage

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Official homepage presents the brand as a Shizuoka City tea shop aiming for Japan's most delicious tea and says it delivers tea loved for more than 50 years.

Shizuoka Chaen Rakuten About

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 93%

Supports: HQ 静岡市駿河区池田370-3; phone 054-263-0311; 75% repeat customers; 3 certified tea masters

Guides covering Shizuoka Chaen

October 2026 Matcha Stock & Price Report
37 recorded sell-outs, 28 restocks and 17 price changes above 5%. Same-shop, same-pack comparisons through October 5.

Compare brands

How does Shizuoka Chaen compare?

Compare blends side by side on our comparison pages.

Browse comparisons →