Marumatsu Tea Co., Ltd.
At Marumatsu, a tea master selects tea leaves to be purchased from over hundreds of growers throughout Japan. Seasoned craftsmen then perform finishing and firing processes suitable for each tea leaf, before packaging the final product and completing production.
In 2015 the company opened the Japanese tea cafe San Grams, serving 18 varieties of tea leaf at all times including single origin tea leaves from distinctive growers, centering on Kikugawa City’s specialty fukamushicha, and teas from around the world. Staff members prepare each cup of tea using a method suited to the leaf, and serve it with care accompanied by a description.
| Company address | 2561-1 Nishikata, Kikugawa-shi, Shizuoka |
| Tea varieties | Ordinary sencha, fukamushi sencha, genmaicha, hojicha, matcha, powdered tea |
| Languages | Japanese, English |
| Contact | Natsuki Hirayama |
| Website | Marumatsu Tea Corporation |
| Online program | N/A |
Onsite program A
- Shizuoka tea briefing and preparation practice
- Lesson in Japanese tea at the Tea Museum, Shizuoka
- Tea field and unrefined tea factory tour
- Refining factory tour, tea evaluation methods
- Help with packaging process
- Training at Japanese tea cafe and shop *Participants proficient in the Japanese language
From the host
The program that provides instructions on preparing Japanese tea behind the scenes of a Japanese tea cafe is recommended for persons who wish to brush up on their preparation skills. Participants proficient in the Japanese language will also experience the work of waiting staff.
| Study period | 2 weeks *Schedule negotiable |
| Participation fee | 50,000 yen (accommodations) |
| Capacity | 1 person |
| Accommodations | Furnished apartment near the study site |
| What to bring | Clothing that can get dirty, daily necessities, laptop computer (not essential but useful) |
Onsite program B
- Shizuoka tea briefing and preparation practice
- Lesson in Japanese tea at the Tea Museum, Shizuoka
- Tea field and unrefined tea factory tour
- Refining factory tour
- Tea evaluation methods
- Trade operations (creating documents, managing deliveries)
- Help with marketing activities
- Training at Japanese tea cafe and shop * Participants proficient in Japanese
From the host
The program is designed for persons currently in the tea business or who wish to enter the tea business in future. Through the experience of day-to-day operations, it provides instructions on how tea is exported and marketed outside Japan.
| Study period | 2 months *Schedule negotiable |
| Participation fee | 100,000 yen (accommodations) |
| Capacity | 1 person |
| Accommodations | Apartment near the study site |
| What to bring | Clothing that can get dirty, daily necessities |
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