Hibiki-an is a Uji tea house that pioneered direct-to-consumer international online sales of premium Japanese green tea, shipping gyokuro, sencha, matcha and hojicha worldwide from Kyoto. It bypasses importers by mailing fresh-harvest tea directly to overseas customers. Its grades range from everyday sencha to high-end shaded gyokuro. The DTC model gives it a loyal global enthusiast following.
The supplierTypical: Uji tea house operating a global DTC e-commerce business shipping from Kyoto.
Why it sells abroadDirect-from-Kyoto freshness with worldwide consumer shipping
Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED
CertificationsCertified Organic teas offered (confirmed — Hibiki-an sells a 'Certified Organic' line incl. Organic Gyokuro and Organic Sencha Premium). Radiation-test certificates (confirmed — independent lab testing via Kyoto Tea Industry Cooperative). Other food-safety certs not publicly verified.
Pack formatsSealed bags 80g-200g; matcha tins 20g-40g.
Shelf life12-18 months sealed.
StorageCool/cold, sealed; refrigerate matcha/gyokuro after opening.
Minimum orderNone (consumer DTC)
Lead timeTypical: ships within days of harvest/order
CapacityTypical: boutique e-commerce volume
Container loadTypical: parcel/EMS air mail, not container
PricingTypical: USD 15-90 per pack depending on grade
Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.
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