Tariff Alert for USA - 15% tariffs on imports from Japan begin Aug 29, but we expect significant logistics delays. Learn how we plan to help retail customers get their tea.

Matcha Shortage - Inventories are now at their lowest. Items in-stock or pre-order items can be found here. Pre-order lead times are estimates only and may change at any time.

🍵 Preordering — Your order won't ship until all items are available. Separate orders required for split shipments.

Professional's Guide to Japanese Tea

  • Does the Best Gyokuro Come from Yame? - Yunomi.life

    Does the best gyokuro come from Yame?

    Magnificent scenery with mountainous valleys and open plains Centuries of tradition and rich cultural heritage A welcoming rural community Award-winning gyokuro... If the above descriptions resonate with you, Yame may...

  • Kumamoto-cha & Miyazaki-cha - Yunomi.life

    Kumamoto-cha & Miyazaki-cha

    Hello, happy half moon in August!  Late August is usually a time when the bell crickets (鈴虫; Suzumushi) start to sing and chime in Japan.  Their singing can be peaceful...

  • History Notes Along with Your Cup of Ureshino Tea - Yunomi.life

    History Notes Along with Your Cup of Ureshino Tea

    Kyushu (九州) is Japan’s third largest island and is located at the very Southwest end of Japan. It is made up of the following 8 prefectures: Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Saga, Miyazaki, Kumamoto,...