About Ujiha
Ujiha — Uji (the place), Ha (the leaves).
We exist to bring exceptional Japanese matcha to Australia, carefully selected, properly handled, and worth drinking.
Our journey began in Uji, Kyoto, the heart of one of Japan’s most respected tea traditions. What started with a search for better organic matcha grew into an appreciation for different producers, cultivars, harvests, and approaches to Japanese tea.
Today, we continue developing our own Ujiha matcha while seeking out matcha from Japanese producers we believe deserve a place in our shop.
Whether you whisk it with water or pour it over milk and ice, we want to help you find matcha you genuinely enjoy.
What makes it different
There is no single matcha for everyone.
Some are sweet and delicate.
Some are rich in umami.
Others have the character to shine through milk.
We select matcha for the experience it offers in the cup.
Our own Ujiha collection includes carefully sourced organic matcha, while our wider selection can introduce different producers, cultivars, regions, and styles of Japanese matcha.
Different matcha.
Different experiences.
One carefully selected collection.
The Harvest
Matcha is not static.
Weather shapes sweetness.
Soil contributes character.
Shading influences flavour.
Harvest timing changes the cup.
Each tea carries its own character.
We care about what happens after harvest too.
Careful sourcing.
Proper storage.
Proper handling.
Because freshness matters whether you drink your matcha as usucha or make a matcha latte.
Why we do this
We weren’t looking to build a brand.
We were looking for better matcha.
The more we explored, the more we discovered how different one matcha could be from another.
Different farms.
Different cultivars.
Different producers.
Different traditions.
Ujiha became our way of continuing that search and sharing what we find with Australia.
Our approach
No need to make matcha complicated.
Choose good matcha.
Prepare it the way you enjoy it.
And discover what you like.
From organic Ujiha matcha to selections from Japanese tea producers, our focus is on bringing together matcha we believe is worth drinking.
With water, with milk, hot or iced, enjoy matcha your way.
Stewards of Ujiha
Ujiha is a family-run operation based in Sydney.
We handle sourcing, importing, storage, and distribution with care, helping Japanese matcha reach Australian drinkers fresh and properly preserved.
Some of the matcha we offer carries the Ujiha name. Others come from Japanese producers with their own histories, traditions, and approach to tea.
Our role is simple:
To find matcha worth drinking, care for it on its journey from Japan, and make it easier for Australians to enjoy.
