Why are your teas fresher than other green teas?

Sencha and gyokuro leaves are rolled, dried naturally, packed into large square blocks, and wrapped in foil.

They are then carefully placed in wooden boxes and stored in a refrigerated room at a temperature of 1 degree Celsius. Humidity is strictly controlled.

Teas stored in this manner remain remarkably fresh for a year or more.

This method is the standard procedure for producers of high-quality Japanese teas.

You can buy fresh tea all year round!

Teas are removed from this room, bagged, and sent to us on a weekly basis. We keep a one-week supply in reserve so we can ship to you within one business day. An expiration date is on each bag you purchase. 

Order fresh green tea shipped directly from Japan.

Gyokuro leaves are typically aged for 3 months (or longer for premium teas) before being stored to develop a mellow, sweet taste.

No merchant who receives bagged teas from overseas and stores them until making a sale can match our freshness.

That is why it is essential to order teas shipped directly from Japan.