Explore Japan's Finest Matcha Terroirs

Explore the world's most advanced matcha terroir classification through our interactive map and terroir comparison table.
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The Historic Heart

Kyoto

Legendary heritage featuring deep umami, delicate sweet notes, and traditional shading methods.

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Master Craftsmanship

Uji

River mists and mineral-rich clay soils yield an exquisite, time-honored ceremonial standard.

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The Mountain Garden

Wazuka

Breathtaking hillside slopes offering exceptional airflow and a complex, highly aromatic profile.

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The Valley of Umami

Yame

Cool mountain mists and prolonged shading create an intensely rich, naturally sweet, and creamy cup.

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Japan's Grand Estate

Shizuoka

Sun-drenched foothills producing vibrant, refreshing green profiles with a pleasant, brisk finish.

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Volcanic Soil

Kagoshima

Volcanic ash soils and early harvests deliver an exceptionally smooth, mellow, and buttery experience.

Explore Japan's Finest Matcha Terroirs

Discover the regions, traditions and landscapes that shape the teas we love.
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Kyoto Prefecture
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Fukuoka Prefecture

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Shizuoka Prefecture

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Kagoshima Prefecture

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From Farm to Cup

Journey Through Japan's Legendary Matcha Regions

Japan grows tea in over a dozen different locations, but a few regions lead the way! Each region’s climate, soil, and traditions give its tea a unique flavor — from bright and grassy to deep and savory. 

These stats are based on 2022 data, but in 2025 Kagoshima surpassed Shizuoka to become the largest producer of tea in Japan.

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The World's Definitive Matcha Region Guide

A detailed terroir tables to explore authentic regional craftsmanship down to the exact farm.

 

Cultivar

Altitude

Farmers

Kyoto

Okumidori

100–300m

Noikeさん, Takadaさん

Uji

Okumidori, Yabukita, Asahi

100–250m

Takadaさん, Miyakoさん

Wazuka

Yabukita, Okumidori

200–400m

Nakaiさん

Yame

Saemidori, Okumidori

200–500m

Oishiさん, Miyakoさん

Shizuoka

Yabukita, Okumidori, Gokou, Sayamakaori

50–400m

Osadaさん, Masudaさん

Asamiya

Yabukita, Saemidori, Sayamamidori

200–400m

Katagiさん

Chiran

Okumidori, Asatsuyu

100–300m

Nuruki Mitsuoさん

Kirishima

Saemidori

200–450m

Hentaさん

Shibushi

Saemidori, Okumidori, Haruto 34, Seimei

20–150m

Sakamotoさん

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Nio teas has been my favourite place to purchase good quality teas for a while now, and still they never disappoint me. Their teas are excellent quality, however, I’d like to give more attention to customer service - Nio team has been very kind and helpful each time I had any sort of problem. Their customer service never disappoints, they are very attentive and quick in responding to any queries, hence why I’ve been a loyal customer for a while now.

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My favorite vendor for Japanese organic loose leaf green teas. They are sourcing some of the best organic teas out of Japan and supporting family farmers and the growing organic tea industry as a whole. I have ordered from every vendor for years and Nio consistently has the best prices and selection overall. They provide top notch customer service and fast shipping as well. Highly recommended 🍃

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We ship from warehouses in the US, the EU and Japan — whichever is closest to you. US and EU orders arrive in 4–12 business days; the handful of countries served from Japan take around 10. Business days count from dispatch rather than from when you order, and exclude weekends and public holidays. You'll get a tracking number by email the moment your parcel leaves the warehouse.

We only buy from fields grown without pesticides or chemicals. We ask each farmer directly how they manage their land, visit the plantation and processing facility ourselves, taste every harvest before committing, and check that the biodiversity around the fields is alive. Small family farms don't always carry paperwork — so we verify it in person instead.

Japanese green tea covers an enormous range, and choosing online isn't easy. If you've tried yours and it isn't for you, email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a line on what you didn't enjoy. We'll send a different tea of equal or lower value, free. Nothing to post back — keep it, share it, or try brewing it cooler. Once per order.

Email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a photo. We'll approve it, cover the return postage with a prepaid label or a reimbursement, and refund you — no restocking fee. Refunds go to your original payment method within 2 business days of the return reaching us; your bank may take another 5–20 to show it.

Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Tea is sealed for hygiene, so opened packs can't come back — but the swap above covers exactly that situation. Return postage is yours unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.

Orders to the US and EU ship domestically from our local warehouse, so there's no customs charge and no duty. A small number of destinations are served from our Japan warehouse, where your own customs authority may apply import duty, VAT or a carrier handling fee on delivery. Those are set by your country, not by us. Ask before you order and we'll help you check.

info@nioteas.com or +41 79 751 83 88. We reply within 2 business days, usually much sooner, in English.

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