Collection: SEIJYU Matcha by HOSHINOEN – Premium Japanese Green Tea from Yame Hoshino | MatchaJP

Introduction of “SEIJYU”

Hoshinoen’s highest-grade matcha — exceptional taste, aroma, and vivid color.

SEIJYU matcha

“SEIJYU” is the highest quality matcha in Hoshinoen in terms of taste, aroma, and color. Every year, Hoshinoen holds a tea leaf competition, and SEIJYU is crafted from the top 10 tea leaves selected in this competition. Each batch is carefully finished with a stone mill under the best conditions to preserve its refined character.

  • Top 10 selection from Hoshinoen’s annual tea leaf competition
  • Stone-milled with meticulous temperature and condition control
  • Ultimate choice for special tea gatherings and true matcha connoisseurs
Highest Grade (Hoshinoen)
Top 10 competition leaves

This matcha sells out fast — often within hours of restocking.

We restock every month, but as a popular item, demand outpaces supply. As a result, this collection is out of stock more often than it's in stock.

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Yame, Japan Best value (100g)

Saemidori (First Harvest) 100g

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  • Cost-effective 100g pack
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Yame, Japan Starter (30g)

TSUJIRI "Hoshi-no-Tsumugi" 30g

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  • Balanced, daily-friendly taste
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Tip: If you want the nutty profile many people love in Hoshino Seichaen, Nutty Yame Matcha and Saemidori are our closest picks.
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