NAKAMURA TOKICHI HONTEN | Kyoto Uji Matcha & Japanese Tea
Discover over 170 years of Japanese tea heritage with NAKAMURA TOKICHI HONTEN, a historic tea specialist founded in Uji, Kyoto, in 1854. Dedicated to bringing out the distinctive character of every type of tea, the brand combines careful tea selection, traditional cultivation methods and generations of tea-making expertise to create authentic Japanese tea experiences.
From rich Uji matcha and refined gyokuro to refreshing sencha, aromatic hojicha and the brand's signature blended Nakamura-cha, Nakamura Tokichi Honten celebrates the diversity of Japanese tea. Its collection also includes matcha chocolates, baked sweets and elegant gift assortments, offering different ways to enjoy the flavours of Kyoto Uji tea.
Explore NAKAMURA TOKICHI HONTEN Collections
Uji Matcha | Rich Umami & Refined Tea Aroma
Discover finely ground Japanese matcha made from shade-grown tencha leaves. Known for its mellow sweetness, rich umami and layered aroma, Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha offers different flavour profiles suitable for traditional usucha (thin tea), koicha (thick tea) and everyday matcha drinks, depending on the selected variety.
Gyokuro | Deep Umami & Mellow Sweetness
Gyokuro is produced using carefully managed shade cultivation to develop its characteristic rich umami, gentle sweetness and refined aroma. Explore different brewing temperatures and steeping methods to appreciate its evolving flavour.
Sencha & Kabusecha | Refreshing Japanese Green Tea
Sencha offers a refreshing balance of green tea aromas, sweetness and pleasant astringency. Kabusecha, grown under partial shading before harvest, offers a distinctive flavour profile between sencha and gyokuro. Both are ideal for exploring the diversity of Japanese green tea.
Nakamura-cha | Signature Japanese Tea Blend
Nakamura-cha is one of the brand's signature tea blends, created by combining different teas through traditional blending expertise. Its flavour changes with brewing temperature, allowing tea enthusiasts to explore different aromas and taste characteristics using cold, warm or hot water.
Hojicha & Genmaicha | Comforting Roasted Aromas
Enjoy the warm roasted fragrance of hojicha or the comforting toasted rice notes of genmaicha. These approachable Japanese teas are suitable for everyday drinking, after meals or during afternoon tea.
Matcha Sweets & Japanese Tea Gifts
Explore a selection of matcha and hojicha chocolates, Baumkuchen cakes, financiers, yokan and other Japanese confectionery, alongside carefully selected tea gift sets. Discover thoughtful Japanese gifts and Kyoto-inspired treats for tea lovers and special occasions.
Kyoto Uji Tea Heritage Since 1854
Nakamura Tokichi Honten has spent generations exploring the individual character of Japanese tea through cultivation, selection and blending. Its tea collections and confectionery reflect the traditions of Uji while offering accessible ways to enjoy Japanese tea in modern everyday life.
Shop NAKAMURA TOKICHI HONTEN at SolyJapan and explore Uji matcha, gyokuro, sencha, hojicha, Nakamura-cha, tea bags, matcha sweets and Japanese tea gift sets, with shipping to Hong Kong, Taiwan, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and worldwide, subject to product and destination restrictions.