Gion Tsujiri Uji Matcha, Hojicha & Genmaicha (est. 1860)

Gion Tsujiri · Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Beverages Matcha Ambient Established export

Historic Uji tea house (since 1860) producing gyokuro, kabusecha, sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, karigane and ceremonial matcha. Exports authentic Uji tea and matcha-based products; international retail/cafe presence.

The supplierFounded 1860 in Uji/Gion; long-established Kyoto tea brand with overseas cafe & retail expansion in Asia, selling matcha leaf and matcha confectionery.
Why it sells abroadHeritage Uji matcha brand (1860) with international cafe footprint

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsX: not publicly verified. Gion Tsujiri's English site lists no organic/JAS/halal/kosher/FSSC/ISO certification. Confirmed: long-established Uji (Kyoto) tea house with Uji-origin provenance and broad range (gyokuro, kabusecha, sencha, houjicha, genmaicha, karigane). No certifications should be asserted.
Pack formatsMatcha tins, loose leaf, tea bags, hojicha, genmaicha; gift sets.
Shelf lifeTypical: matcha ~12 months; loose leaf 12-18 months. Not maker-published per SKU.
StorageCool/refrigerated (matcha), airtight, away from light/odors.
Minimum orderTypical: wholesale/export case minimums
Lead timeTypical: 3-5 weeks
CapacityTypical: established Uji refining operation
Container loadTypical: LCL to 20ft ambient
PricingTypical: premium Uji-origin per-tin/kg
OEM / private labelBranded supply / collaborations (not a verified OEM program).
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsGion Tsujiri
Export regulationFood-grade tea export; residue testing for EU/US; FDA prior notice
Market demandPremium Uji matcha & dessert demand in Asia/US
How to source itDirect / specialty Japanese-tea importers (e.g., Ujicha Matcha re-sellers).
Verified sourceshttps://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/en/; https://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/en/products/
MakerGion Tsujiri (Kyoto, Uji; founded 1860)
OriginUji, Kyoto, Japan
CategoryBeverages / Matcha
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0902.10 (matcha) / 0902.20
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