Buddhist monks brought tea from China about 1200 years ago. Over 800 years ago, Eisai, the Zen Buddhist monk emphasized that green tea contributed to a longer life, a statement that modern science has come to uphold. Today, no one produces fresher-tasting green teas than the Japanese. The better grades have a sweet, lively character with a touch of the sea or of fresh-mown grass.

Our source of sencha is a small family owned company in Uji, one of the premier tea growing areas outside of Kyoto. Marukyu Koyamaen Ltd. is 300 years old known for its uncompromising devotion to quality and awarded routinely for its ceremonial grades of Matcha powdered tea used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.


All tea has a shelf life. Proper storage is necessary to prolong freshness. Store tea in opaque containers to avoid contact with light. Use a container with a tightsealing lid to guard against moisture and to prevent tea from drying out. Keep in a cool place. Refrigeration is advised for long-term storage of green teas.