From our Family Farm to your Doorsteps

From our Family Farm to your Doorsteps

a history we honour, a craft we design

D-matcha Kyoto CO., LTD. was started with a vision rooted deep in appreciation for the unique quality of Japanese tea and a desire to revitalise an industry threatened by Japan’s aging society. With a passion for authenticity and holistic innovation, we offer the highest quality green tea selections to current and future generations. All products are sourced from our tea fields and farms in Wazuka Town, Kyoto Prefecture.

Will this plan to revitalize a Japanese tea town work?

Will this plan to revitalize a Japanese tea town work?

Our community project is featured on YouTube channel, Life Where I'm From

Replanting young tea seedlings

Replanting young tea seedlings

We recently replanted two new Kyoto tea cultivars. Watch our YouTube channel.

2023 Sencha First Flush: Hand-picked Yabukita at Harayama
2023 Sencha First Flush: Hand-picked Yabukita at Harayama
2023 Sencha First Flush: Hand-picked Yabukita at Harayama
2023 Sencha First Flush: Hand-picked Yabukita at Harayama

2023 Sencha First Flush: Hand-picked Yabukita at Harayama

by d:matcha Kyoto

¥1,800

Cultivated variety: Yabukita
Shading period: 0 days
Cultivation method: Pesticide-free.

All the tea leaves harvested from this field were handpicked by the staff of d:matcha Kyoto. 
(Since the slope is very steep and dangerous, the staff picked it by hand instead of using a machine.)

 

Floral Aroma of Harayama field

This field has a unique floral aroma every year, which is a characteristic that other areas do not have.

The birthplace of tea cultivation in Wazuka: Mt. Jubu At Harayama

Located 400m above sea-level, our Harayama tea field lies on the side of Mount Jubu, in the eastern region of Wazuka. This Harayama area is where tea was first planted in Wazuka about 800 years ago.
The beginning of tea cultivation in Wazuka is said to have started in the Kamakura period when the monk of Kaijusenji Temple received tea seeds and sowed them at Mt. Jubu.
There is a d:matcha field on the mountainside of the steep Mt. Jubu climbing trail.
The farm is located on a steep cliff, and the farm work is very hard.
(We have captured the road to the Harayama field in a video. Please take a look.)

The Harayama area, which is considered one of  the best soils in Wazuka

The Harayama area is an area that is particularly highly valued for producing delicious sencha in Wazuka.
Among the Harayama area, this farm on the steep slope is a tea garden with strong vitality.

 

Cultivation method that enhances the aroma

To enhance the unique floral aroma, it is harvested without shading, fertilizing and using any pesticides. So it allows you to understand the power of the soil in this field.

A bundle Harayama Sencha set

We have created a bundle set to enjoy the comparison of 2 years Harayama sencha
; year 2022 and 2023.

Last year's tea has a stronger aroma, and this year's tea has milder taste. Why not compare the differences in taste?


Additional Information:

  • 30 g / 1.05 oz. Approximately 7 servings; please note that each serving can be brewed up to three times using water of different temperature levels.
  • A bundle set includes 2bags of Sencha Harayama (year 2022 and 2023), each bag contains 30g.

Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour
Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour

Wazuka Tea Picking and Factory Tour

¥17,500

Embark on a farm tour and tea flight with a guided tour by our experienced tea instructors in Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan.

This tour Includes 

  • Tea instruction
  • Organic farm tour
  • Factory visit
  • Tea picking
  • Tea tasting (3 different cultivars of Sencha and Matcha)
  • Tea Lunch and tea tempura

[1] Meet at d:matcha Cafè 

The tour begins at our cafe located in the heart of central Wazuka.
Visitors from Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara can access the location.

[2] Introduction to Tea

Once settled in at our cafe, you will be introduced to the fascinating world of tea.

From the harvesting to the processing, detailed explanation will be given on the steps required to produce different types of tea.

You will also be treated to a special welcome drink, set against a backdrop of beautiful rolling green tea fields.

[3.1] Visit Hakusan Shrine

The hike up to Hakusan Shrine will take you through rows of cedar trees. An experience akin to a breath of fresh air as you track high up the mountain.

When you reach our first destination, you will be greeted with the serenity of Hakusan Shrine.

[3.2] Yubune Organic Tea Fields

A short track from Hakusan Shrine will lead you to d:matcha's organic fields. Here you will have the chance to indulge a bird's eye view of the vast wide green beauty of Yubune. Experience first hand the calmness of our tea fields.

This is also a special location as our staff will be able to show you three different cultivars of tea trees, all within the same farming space.

 

[4] Tea Picking

​The next experience we have in store for you is tea picking. You'll be shown how to pluck leaves with the same techniques that was used back in the day.

 

[5] Factory Viewing

Just before lunch, our staff will take you to our tea factory, which is where all the magic happens.

​You'll receive a deep dive into the different machineries and processes.

 

[6] Tea Tasting

The last component of your tour involves a complete tea tasting session of our Sencha and Matcha varieties. Aside from learning how to brew Sencha, you will also have the chance to whisk your own matcha.

All of these will be complimented with green tea tempura, made using tea leaves you previously plucked!

At the end of the session you're always welcome to stay and chat with the team. We look forward to having you.

 

[7] Lunch is Served!

A well deserved lunch and dessert awaits you now that you're back in our cafe!
*Lunch is included in a tour.

​Of course you're always welcome to add on either should you still feel peckish.
We are also happy to accommodate to your dietary needs, so please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any specific requirements.

<Lunch menu>
 Matcha tan tan noodle (gluten-free)

Sencha pasta (gluten-free)

Houjicha-rice curry (gluten-free)

Important points to note:

  • This course is conducted in English. The owner, Daiki Tanaka conducts the tour. 
  • The tour starts at 9:30 from d:matcha cafe. 
  • We finish at 1:15pm. 
  • If you cancel more than 7 days prior to the tour date or within 24 hour after the booking, you are entitled to a full refund. Otherwise, no refund will be issued.
  • If you want to join as a group which is more than 6 people, please contact "info@dmatcha.com". , we can arrange the dates and time for the group.