Kanes Tea Factory

The Kanes Tea Factory in Shimada, Shizuoka, is a small, award-winning tea producer operated by the Komatsu family. Established in 1957, the company employees 15 people, 7 of whom are certified Japanese tea instructors (high level tea experts).

Our CEO: YUKIYA KOMATSU

Our CEO is a top Japanese tea appraiser. There are only 37 certified appraisers in Japan and their skill in evaluating tea leaves is indispensable in creating commercial tea products. However, our policy goes beyond our CEO and extends to our production team. With 7 certified Japanese tea instructors on our staff, our expertise is second to none.

Award-Winning Tea Production

• 2016 Yoshimoto 47 Prefecture Matcha Chocolate Gold Prize
• 2015 10th Anniversary for masterpiece of new Shimada city in 2015, Mathcha and HojiCha Chocolate are certified
• 2015 FUJINOKUNI New Product Selection 2015 Gold Medal
• 2014 World Green Tea Contest Gold Medal
• 2014 Japanese Tea Award Good Tea Category Jury Award
• 2014 Japanese tea Award Aroma Tea Category Jury Award
• 2011 World Green Tea Contest Gold Medal
• 2010 World Green Tea Contest the Grand Gold Medal
• 2013 FUJINOKUNI New Product Selection Gold Medal
• 2009 Shizuoka tea fair Shizuoka Governor Award
• 2008 World Green Tea Contest Gold Award
• 2007 Kanaya tea fair second prize
• 2006 MAFF center Chairman Award
• 2006 Japan Cha-gyo center Chairman Award
• 2005 Organic JAS Certification
• 2005 Shizuoka Governor Award
• 2004 Mini HACCP certification
• 2003 Minister of MAFF Award
• 2002 Tokyo Governor Award