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Shogyokuen Seicha

祥玉園製茶祥玉園製茶株式会社祥玉園

Kyoto-based Uji tea maker founded in 1827, with a business model the company describes as integrated from production through sales and a tea-specialist history spanning more than 180 years.

Brand story

Shogyokuen traces its roots to 1827, while its own history page notes that the house formally fixed 1923 as the year it adopted the Shogyokuen Seichajo name. The company continues to frame itself as a vertically integrated Uji tea producer, and fifth-generation head Hiroshi Kobayashi earned the top tea-master 10-dan title in 2011.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 祥玉園製茶
Founded: 1827
Headquarters: Kyotanabe, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: shogyokuen.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥65–¥324/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

10 blends

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Shogyokuen Seicha been producing matcha?: Shogyokuen Seicha was founded in 1827, making it over 190 years old. It dates to the Edo or Meiji era of Japanese tea production, based in Kyotanabe, Kyoto.
Where is Shogyokuen Seicha matcha grown?: Shogyokuen Seicha sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
Is Shogyokuen Seicha matcha stone-milled?: 7 of Shogyokuen Seicha's 10 blends are stone-milled. Stone-milled matcha is ground slowly to preserve delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.
How many matcha products does Shogyokuen Seicha offer?: Shogyokuen Seicha currently offers 10 matcha blends across 2 grade levels (Ceremonial, Koicha). The lineup ranges from Chiyo-no-Mukashi to Zuisho, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Shogyokuen Seicha matcha more expensive?: Shogyokuen Seicha matcha ranges from ¥65 to ¥324 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 Shogyokuen Seicha's 199-year heritage.
Where does Shogyokuen Seicha ship to?: Shogyokuen Seicha ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.

Sources

Sources (5)

祥玉園製茶会社概要 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official profile lists the company address in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, the founding year as 1827, and representative Hiroshi Kobayashi.

祥玉園の紹介 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official history states the business traces roots to 1827, set 1923 as the year of the Shogyokuen Seichajo naming, and emphasizes in-house production-to-sales continuity with competition results.

茶師十段の紹介 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official tea-master page says fifth-generation head Hiroshi Kobayashi earned tea-master 10-dan in 2011 at the National Tea Appraisal Skills Competition.

祥玉園製茶オンラインショップ抹茶 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official shop matcha category lists the core lineup and its Japanese domestic prices in yen.

祥玉園製茶オンラインショップ御家元抹茶 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official iemoto category lists koicha and usucha products associated with tea-school headmaster preferences and domestic yen pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Shogyokuen Seicha been producing matcha?

Shogyokuen Seicha was founded in 1827, making it over 190 years old. It dates to the Edo or Meiji era of Japanese tea production, based in Kyotanabe, Kyoto.

Where is Shogyokuen Seicha matcha grown?

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

Is Shogyokuen Seicha matcha stone-milled?

7 of Shogyokuen Seicha's 10 blends are stone-milled. Stone-milled matcha is ground slowly to preserve delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.

How many matcha products does Shogyokuen Seicha offer?

Shogyokuen Seicha currently offers 10 matcha blends across 2 grade levels (Ceremonial, Koicha). The lineup ranges from Chiyo-no-Mukashi to Zuisho, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Shogyokuen Seicha matcha more expensive?

Shogyokuen Seicha matcha ranges from ¥65 to ¥324 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 Shogyokuen Seicha's 199-year heritage.

Where does Shogyokuen Seicha ship to?

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

Sources

Sources (5)

祥玉園製茶会社概要 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official profile lists the company address in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, the founding year as 1827, and representative Hiroshi Kobayashi.

祥玉園の紹介 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

茶師十段の紹介 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official tea-master page says fifth-generation head Hiroshi Kobayashi earned tea-master 10-dan in 2011 at the National Tea Appraisal Skills Competition.

祥玉園製茶オンラインショップ抹茶 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official shop matcha category lists the core lineup and its Japanese domestic prices in yen.

祥玉園製茶オンラインショップ御家元抹茶 — 祥玉園製茶株式会社

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official iemoto category lists koicha and usucha products associated with tea-school headmaster preferences and domestic yen pricing.