Chasho Rokubei (茶商六兵衛) was founded in 1818 in Uji, Kyoto — making it one of Japan's oldest continuously operating matcha tea houses. With over 200 years of heritage, Rokubei's philosophy is straightforward: source the finest tencha from each growing region, then stone-grind it in Uji to achieve a precise balance of umami, aroma, and color.

What makes Rokubei distinctive among Uji producers is its dual-origin approach. Alongside its classic Uji ceremonial matcha — including the flagship Ichigo-Ichie — the brand sources organically grown matcha from Kagoshima in southern Japan. The warm volcanic soils of Kagoshima produce a distinctly different character: brighter, fresher, and with a mellow umami that complements rather than mimics Uji's style.