Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten is one of the oldest tea houses in Japan, founded in the late 16th century in Uji, Kyoto, during the Eiroku era (1558–1570). The company has a long history of serving Japan’s tea culture, including supplying tea to shogunate and tea ceremony circles, which helped establish its reputation as a trusted Uji tea producer.

Over centuries, the company became closely connected to the development and refinement of Uji tea, including matcha, gyokuro, and sencha, maintaining a focus on quality and tradition while preserving artisanal tea-making practices passed down through generations.

Today, Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten continues to operate as a historic tea producer in Uji, Kyoto, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern production and distribution. It remains dedicated to producing high-quality Japanese tea while preserving its cultural heritage and long-standing role in Japan’s tea history.