Shogyokuen Tea Factory

Introduction

Matcha production since 1827

Since 1827, Shogyokuen has been refining the highest quality leaves from Kyoto and grinding them into matcha for the aristocracy and samurai elite of Japan. Today, CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi is one of about 13 people in Japan (and only one in Kyoto) to hold the top rank 10 level for tea leaf appraisal. His ability to judge the qualities of tea leaves and then blend the leaves in the best way, particularly for making matcha, is proven by the many awards won over the years.

Info

• Name: Shogyokuen Tea Factory
• CEO: Hiroshi Kobayashi
  Hiroshi Kobayashi-san is one of about 13 people in Japan to hold the 10th-rank level for tea appraisal, making him one of the premier blenders in Japan.
• Established: 1827
• Specialty Matcha production, Tea leaf blending & refinement.
• Type: Farm, Factory, Family business
• Employees: about 12 (including family)
• Address: 54 Kusauchimiyanogo, Kyōtanabe-shi, Kyōto-fu 610-0311

Video on Matcha Production

Japanese video featuring Shogyokuen's CEO