Japan is renowned for its exceptional green tea, with matcha among its most celebrated forms. From Uji to Yame to Shizuoka, the qualities of Japanese matcha are shaped by the regions where it is grown, with climate, soil, and tradition influencing every harvest.

UJI

Uji, the historic birthplace of Japanese matcha, is located just outside Kyoto. Its fertile soil and ideal growing temperatures produce matcha that is smooth, balanced, and rich in umami. With a vibrant emerald color, Uji matcha is a benchmark for Japanese tea. From our signature Houjicha to our Single Cultivar Horii Shichimeien Narino Matcha, rocky’s matcha offers a variety of single-cultivar and blended matchas from award-winning producers in Uji.

YAME

Yame, in the mountains of southern Fukuoka Prefecture, is known for its high-grade, shade-grown tea. Misty conditions, volcanic soils, and temperature shifts create matcha with a creamy texture, subtle cocoa notes, and a bright green color. Our best-selling Ceremonial and Yamabuki Blends are sourced from Yame and are ideal for anyone looking for a smooth, nutty matcha. 

SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka, Japan’s second-largest tea-growing region, lies southwest of Tokyo. The prefecture’s diverse microclimates and advanced cultivation techniques produce matcha that is fresh, light, and grassy, with a bright green color. From our Osada Ceremonial Blend to our Single Cultivar Okumidori, rocky’s matcha offers both single-cultivar and blended matchas from Shizuoka that are perfect for people new to matcha or avid matcha drinkers. 

KAGOSHIMA

Kagoshima, Japan’s largest tea-producing region, sits on the southern tip of Kyushu. Its volcanic landscape and subtropical climate, combined with fertile soil enriched by volcanic ash, yield matcha with rich, deep flavor and full-bodied vibrancy. Our Kogacha and Shiranami Blends from Kagoshima offer a light, refreshing matcha that can be paired with your favorite milk.