Nakamura Tokichi
Uji Tea Merchant Since 1854
Nakamura Tokichi is an Uji tea house founded in 1854, when its founder Tokichi became a tea merchant and opened a shop on the site the main store still occupies. It presented tea at the enthronement ceremonies of the Taisho and Showa emperors. Today it sells about twenty matcha products through its own global store, from Ukishima-no-Shiro usucha to the Premium Hatsu-Mukashi koicha tins.
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The Story of Nakamura Tokichi
Nakamura Tokichi traces its start to 1854 (Ansei 1), when its founder Tokichi became a tea merchant in Uji, set up the Nakamura Tokichi store and adopted the trade name "Maruto". The house presented tea at the enthronement ceremonies of the Taisho Emperor in 1915 and the Showa Emperor in 1928. In 2001 its old tea factory was converted into the café that now serves Uji tea and matcha sweets at the main store. In 2009 the family property was included in Uji's designation as an Important Cultural Landscape. The house has been run by successive generations of the family since its founding.
Traditional Craftsmanship
Nakamura Tokichi splits its matcha into usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea) grades on its global store. Its own buying guide says that higher-priced grades are sweeter, with more refined bitterness, a better aroma and a brighter dark-green colour. For koicha, which uses far more powder per bowl, it recommends grades priced at ¥2,100 or more per 30 g. Most grades are sold in 30 g cans, with 100 g bags for everyday and latte use.
Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes
Nakamura Tokichi's own rule of thumb is that the higher the price, the sweeter and more delicious the tea. Its lighter "-no-Shiro" usucha grades, such as Ukishima-no-Shiro and Fuji-no-Shiro, are made for everyday whisked tea. The "-no-Mukashi" grades are richer, and most are sold as koicha. The top koicha tins, Hatsu-Mukashi and the numbered Premium Hatsu-Mukashi, are the house's sweetest, least bitter matcha.
Optimal Preparation
For best results, use 1.5-2g of matcha with 70-80ml of 175°F (80°C) water. Whisk vigorously in a "W" or "M" motion for 15-20 seconds until a fine foam forms. The quality of Nakamura Tokichi matcha produces excellent foam and reveals its full flavor complexity.
Why Track Nakamura Tokichi?
Own global store ships worldwide
About twenty matcha products, usucha and koicha
Top Hatsu-Mukashi tins are small-batch
Prices in yen, so the dollar cost moves
Availability & Purchasing
Limited Availability
Nakamura Tokichi products frequently sell out within hours of restocking. Join the community to hear when your favorite varieties become available again.
Nakamura Tokichi sells direct worldwide through its global online store, with prices in yen. On 1 October 2026 its usucha grades included Ukishima-no-Shiro (¥1,834 per 30 g) and Fuji-no-Shiro (¥2,297). Its koicha grades ran from Sho-no-Mukashi (¥3,658) through Uji-no-Mukashi (¥9,000) and Ato-Mukashi (¥12,778) to Hatsu-Mukashi (¥16,204). The Premium Hatsu-Mukashi tins cost ¥27,778 to ¥55,556 for 20 g. Most grades were in stock that day. Small-batch top grades can still sell out between restocks.
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