Hekisuen
Jōyō Matcha Since 1867
Hekisuen, also written Hekisuien, is a tea company in Jōyō City, Kyoto, in the Uji tea region, founded in 1867 by Kihei Horii according to Sazen Tea's producer page. It is known for stone-milled matcha and for the trademark "Tengu no Uji-cha". Outside Japan it is sold mainly through importing retailers.
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The Story of Hekisuen
Sazen Tea's producer page says Hekisuien was founded in 1867 by Kihei Horii and has devoted more than 150 years to Uji tea, working from Jōyō City in the Uji tea region of Kyoto. Its stated principle is "always remain humble", symbolised by the trademark "Tengu no Uji-cha", named after a long-nosed folklore spirit that reminds the house not to become arrogant. Retailer Rishi Tea describes the company as still run by the Horii family, with eighth-generation tea maker Hisaki Horii, and known for aging and blending different cultivars.
Traditional Craftsmanship
Hekisuien uses traditional stone milling, a slow process that Sazen Tea says is meant to preserve colour, aroma and smooth flavour. Rishi Tea, an importer that has worked with the house since 2010, describes its approach as aging and blending vintages of different cultivars from producers across Uji and Kyoto rather than relying on single cultivars.
Why Track Hekisuen?
Family-run since 1867, from the Jōyō area
Wide range: 11 principal grades plus tea-school blends
Sold abroad through retailers such as Sazen Tea
Stone-milled matcha, usucha and koicha
Availability & Purchasing
Limited Availability
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We found no official Hekisuien shop in English. Outside Japan its matcha is sold through importing retailers. On 10 October 2026 Sazen Tea listed 11 principal grades, from Chiyo no Sakae at $17.28 per 30 g (usucha) up to Houju at $105.84 per 30 g (koicha), plus six blends associated with the Urasenke and Omotesenke tea schools. Matcha Alert Club also tracks the brand at Ujicha Matcha.
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