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OUR STORY
Curating the finest of Japan’s crafts & Artisans
Hello, Yuko here, founder and owner of Koto Tea. Thank you for visiting, and welcome to our growing community of tea lovers
I have a passion for my home city of Kyoto, and for the local food and crafts from this region. I particularly love tea and utensils for the Tea Ceremony.
I am lucky enough to live close to the famous tea growing region of Uji, and also Takayama in Nara, a village where Japan’s best bamboo tea utensil artisans are based.
OUR STORY
Curating the finest of Japan’s crafts & Artisans
Hello, Yuko here, founder and owner of Koto Tea. Thank you for visiting, and welcome to our growing community of tea lovers
I have a passion for my home city of Kyoto, and for the local food and crafts from this region. I particularly love tea and utensils for the Tea Ceremony.
I am lucky enough to live close to the famous tea growing region of Uji, and also Takayama in Nara, a village where Japan’s best bamboo tea utensil artisans are based.
I am proud and honoured to call many Artisans & Farmers my friends, and to make local hand crafted items and teas available to the rest of the world. I hope you can appreciate them as much as I do.
At Koto Tea we pride ourselves on offering the safest and best quality Japanese teas and crafts. We look forward to getting to know you as a customer, and strive to offer you sincere and personalised service.
I am proud and honoured to call many Artisans and Farmers my friends, and to make local hand crafted items and teas available to the rest of the world. I hope you can appreciate them as much as I do.
At Koto Tea we pride ourselves on offering the safest and best quality Japanese teas and crafts. We look forward to getting to know you as a customer, and strive to offer you sincere and personalised service.
WHY WE CHOOSE ORGANIC
Both my Mother and Grandmother picked tea at local farms. I remember as a child observing them wearing protective gloves and masks while picking. When I asked why, they replied “because the tea is sprayed with dangerous pesticides and chemicals”. But then they would drink the very tea they had picked.
This never made sense to me, as surely consuming the chemicals was worse than breathing it in or getting it on your skin.
WHY WE CHOOSE ORGANIC
Both my Mother and Grandmother picked tea at local farms. I remember as a child observing them wearing protective gloves and masks while picking. When I asked why, they replied “because the tea is sprayed with dangerous pesticides and chemicals”. But then they would drink the very tea they had picked.
This never made sense to me, as surely consuming the chemicals was worse than breathing it in or getting it on your skin.
After much research it became apparent how important it is when consuming any plant based product, to ensure it’s grown organically, and safely. This is especially important with Matcha as you are consuming the entire leaf which has been ground into a powder.
We strive to offer Certified Organic teas that are routinely tested, so you can rest assured Koto Teas are safe.
After much research it became apparent how important it is when consuming any plant based product, to ensure it’s grown organically, and safely. This is especially important with Matcha as you are consuming the entire leaf which has been ground into a powder.
We strive to offer Certified Organic teas that are routinely tested, so you can rest assured Koto Teas are safe.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
@kototea’s Imperial Grade Organic Matcha is fragrant with rich umami, smooth velvety texture and no bitterness
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I totally give my warmest recommendations for shopping at @kototea – the BEST service I’ve ever had in any webshop
Mia K. A. Eriksen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Koto Tea is outstanding & sells only premium products. In short, it’s the attention they pay to everything.
Elliott R.
Etsy Review
Koto Tea’s love for tea and is evident in all aspects, from the sublime flavour of their Matcha to the beautiful display of their artisanal wares.
David Coles
Brisbane, Australia
I’m grateful for your relentless care for each customer. I suppose this is the reason we always return to you.
Jayhe W.
Customer Testimonial
Vibrant light green. Light and grassy, no bitterness, sweetly umami
Kat Khatibi
Blog Review
I must say – your service is great. I am pleased to be a customer!
Kevin Brandenburg
New York, USA