When was Tsuen Tea founded?

Tsuen Tea was founded in 1160, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 866 years ago.

Where is Tsuen Tea matcha grown?

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

How many matcha products does Tsuen Tea offer?

This page lists 8 Tsuen Tea matcha blends, under 6 grade labels: Everyday Ceremonial, Ceremonial — Koicha, Culinary, Everyday, Ceremonial, Everyday — Organic.

How much does Tsuen Tea matcha cost?

Tsuen Tea matcha ranges from $0.33 to $2.11 per gram across 8 blends.

Where can I buy Tsuen Tea matcha in Japan?

This page lists 1 Tsuen Tea shop in Japan: Tsuen Main Branch in Uji.

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Tsuen Tea

通圓

Tsuen (通圓, Tsūen) says it was founded in 1160 (Eiryaku 1) at the eastern end of Uji Bridge. Its current building dates to 1672. The 24th-generation proprietor is Tsuen Yusuke (通圓祐介).

The matcha range includes organic matcha, matcha for sweets, and the named teas 豊昔, 釣瓶の昔, 鳳凰の昔, 満天 and 太閤さん.

Address: 〒611-0021 京都府宇治市宇治東内1番地. TEL: 0774-21-2243. Hours: 10:30–17:30, open every day. Check tsuentea.com for closure notices.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 通圓
Founded: 1160
Headquarters: Uji, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: shop.tsuentea.com
Price/gram range: $0.33–$2.11/g
Blends tracked: 8

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

8 blends

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Where to Buy Tsuen Tea in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Uji, Kyoto

Tsuen Main Branch
Official Store
Higashiuchi-1 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsuen Tea founded?: Tsuen Tea was founded in 1160, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 866 years ago.
Where is Tsuen Tea matcha grown?: The Tsuen Tea teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
How many matcha products does Tsuen Tea offer?: This page lists 8 Tsuen Tea matcha blends, under 6 grade labels: Everyday Ceremonial, Ceremonial — Koicha, Culinary, Everyday, Ceremonial, Everyday — Organic.
How much does Tsuen Tea matcha cost?: Tsuen Tea matcha ranges from $0.33 to $2.11 per gram across 8 blends.
Where can I buy Tsuen Tea matcha in Japan?: This page lists 1 Tsuen Tea shop in Japan: Tsuen Main Branch in Uji.

Sources

Sources (3)

通圓茶屋 Official Online Shop

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Product lineup, pricing (updated Aug 2025), full matcha collection

日本茶生活 — 通圓紹介

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 92%

Supports: Founded 1160 by Furukawa Unai; 24th generation; Uji Bridge hashimori; historical patrons Hideyoshi, Ieyasu; address and hours

Wikipedia — Tsuen Tea

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 88%

Supports: Oldest tea house in Japan; founded 1160; 24th-generation Tsuen Yusuke; historical significance

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