When was Ushijima Seicha founded?

Ushijima Seicha was founded in 1921, based in 397 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka. That is 105 years ago.

Where is Ushijima Seicha matcha grown?

The Ushijima Seicha teas on this page come from Yame, Fukuoka prefecture.

What tea cultivars does Ushijima Seicha use?

Ushijima Seicha uses 2 tea cultivars: Okumidori, Saemidori. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.

Does Ushijima Seicha offer single-origin matcha?

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

How many matcha products does Ushijima Seicha offer?

This page lists 11 Ushijima Seicha matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Ceremonial, Culinary, Single Cultivar, Premium Culinary.

How much does Ushijima Seicha matcha cost?

Ushijima Seicha matcha ranges from $0.13 to $0.85 per gram across 11 blends.

Where does Ushijima Seicha ship to?

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

Where can I buy Ushijima Seicha matcha in Japan?

This page lists 4 Ushijima Seicha shops in Japan, including Ushijima Seicha Chikugo Keyaki-dori Store / Wacafe Leaf Heart in Chikugo.

Is Ushijima Seicha matcha organic?

Ushijima Seicha lists organic certification. It may not cover every blend; check the pack.

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Ushijima Seicha

牛島製茶

Ushijima Seicha is a Yame tea producer-retailer founded in 1921 that specializes in deep-steamed Yame tea and also sells matcha. The company presents itself as an integrated tea maker handling its own tea gardens, factories, direct sales, and cafe operations from Yame, Fukuoka.

Brand story

The brand traces its roots to a small Yame tea garden in Taisho 10 (1921). Its official pages emphasize in-house control from cultivation to sales and four direct stores. They list a second factory certified to the JFS-B food-safety standard, and 2025 organic certification for part of its own tea gardens plus its aracha and finishing factories. Ushijima Seicha also runs MATCHACOCORO, an overseas brand site for Yame matcha.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 牛島製茶
Founded: 1921
Headquarters: 397 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka
Origin regions: Yame
Certifications: JAS Organic
Official site: www.yame.co.jp
Ships to: Japan, International
Price/gram range: $0.13–$0.85/g
Blends tracked: 11

Origin regionsYame

CertificationsJAS Organic

Blend Lineup

11 blends

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Where to Buy Ushijima Seicha in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Yame, Fukuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ushijima Seicha founded?: Ushijima Seicha was founded in 1921, based in 397 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka. That is 105 years ago.
Where is Ushijima Seicha matcha grown?: The Ushijima Seicha teas on this page come from Yame, Fukuoka prefecture.
What tea cultivars does Ushijima Seicha use?: Ushijima Seicha uses 2 tea cultivars: Okumidori, Saemidori. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.
Does Ushijima Seicha offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Ushijima Seicha's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
How many matcha products does Ushijima Seicha offer?: This page lists 11 Ushijima Seicha matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Ceremonial, Culinary, Single Cultivar, Premium Culinary.
How much does Ushijima Seicha matcha cost?: Ushijima Seicha matcha ranges from $0.13 to $0.85 per gram across 11 blends.
Where does Ushijima Seicha ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Ushijima Seicha's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Ushijima Seicha matcha in Japan?: This page lists 4 Ushijima Seicha shops in Japan, including Ushijima Seicha Chikugo Keyaki-dori Store / Wacafe Leaf Heart in Chikugo.
Is Ushijima Seicha matcha organic?: Ushijima Seicha lists organic certification. It may not cover every blend; check the pack.

Sources

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Ushijima Seicha company page

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Integrated producer-retailer with its own tea gardens, factories, and direct sales; main store at 405-4 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka (company address 397 Tsue per the homepage).

Ushijima Seicha official site

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Founded in 1921, specializes in deep-steamed Yame tea, operates direct stores and an overseas Yame matcha brand site.

Ushijima Seicha official homepage

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 92%

Supports: Second factory holds JFS-B food safety certification and part of the company's tea gardens and factories obtained organic certification in 2025.

MATCHACOCORO section on official homepage

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: MATCHACOCORO is an overseas Yame matcha brand site operated by Ushijima Seicha.

Guides covering Ushijima Seicha

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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Ushijima Seicha

牛島製茶

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 牛島製茶
Founded: 1921
Headquarters: 397 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka
Origin regions: Yame
Certifications: JAS Organic
Official site: www.yame.co.jp
Ships to: Japan, International
Price/gram range: $0.13–$0.85/g
Blends tracked: 11

Origin regionsYame

CertificationsJAS Organic

Blend Lineup

11 blends

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Where to Buy Ushijima Seicha in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Yame, Fukuoka

Chikugo, Fukuoka

Ushijima Seicha Chikugo Keyaki-dori Store / Wacafe Leaf Heart
Official Store
180-6 Tokuhisa, Chikugo, Fukuoka 833-0004, Japan

Kurume, Fukuoka

Ushijima Seicha JR Kurume Station Store / Wacafe Leaf Heart
Official Store
Fresta Kurume 1F, 2-34 Jonanmachi, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0022, Japan

Fukuoka

Ushijima Seicha Ropponmatsu 421 Store
Official Store
Ropponmatsu 421 1F, 4-2-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0044, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ushijima Seicha founded?: Ushijima Seicha was founded in 1921, based in 397 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka. That is 105 years ago.
Where is Ushijima Seicha matcha grown?: The Ushijima Seicha teas on this page come from Yame, Fukuoka prefecture.
What tea cultivars does Ushijima Seicha use?: Ushijima Seicha uses 2 tea cultivars: Okumidori, Saemidori. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.
Does Ushijima Seicha offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Ushijima Seicha's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
How many matcha products does Ushijima Seicha offer?: This page lists 11 Ushijima Seicha matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Ceremonial, Culinary, Single Cultivar, Premium Culinary.
How much does Ushijima Seicha matcha cost?: Ushijima Seicha matcha ranges from $0.13 to $0.85 per gram across 11 blends.
Where does Ushijima Seicha ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Ushijima Seicha's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Ushijima Seicha matcha in Japan?: This page lists 4 Ushijima Seicha shops in Japan, including Ushijima Seicha Chikugo Keyaki-dori Store / Wacafe Leaf Heart in Chikugo.
Is Ushijima Seicha matcha organic?: Ushijima Seicha lists organic certification. It may not cover every blend; check the pack.

Sources

Sources (4)

Ushijima Seicha company page

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Integrated producer-retailer with its own tea gardens, factories, and direct sales; main store at 405-4 Tsue, Yame, Fukuoka (company address 397 Tsue per the homepage).

Ushijima Seicha official site

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Founded in 1921, specializes in deep-steamed Yame tea, operates direct stores and an overseas Yame matcha brand site.

Ushijima Seicha official homepage

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 92%

Supports: Second factory holds JFS-B food safety certification and part of the company's tea gardens and factories obtained organic certification in 2025.

MATCHACOCORO section on official homepage

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: MATCHACOCORO is an overseas Yame matcha brand site operated by Ushijima Seicha.

Guides covering Ushijima Seicha

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 Ushijima Seicha compare?

Compare blends side by side on our comparison pages.

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