This is my passion

- Our Wish -

We hope that with a cup of tea and a sweet treat,
you find healing for both body and soul.

With this sentiment in mind, we offer Japanese tea bags crafted from carefully selected tea leaves from regions across Japan, as well as matcha, roasted green tea, and handmade Japanese sweets Isuch as dango and warabi-mochi) made with high-quality, body-friendly Japanese ingredients. We hope these products will also make a thoughtful gift for someone special.

“医食同源,健食同源、薬食同源”(Ishoku-dögen. Kenshoku-dögen. Yakushoku-dögen) principles that emphasize the idea that our bodies are shaped by what we consume, and that choosing the right food and drink helps maintain health, prevent illness. and support recovery from disease. Traditionally, tea was prescribed as herbal medicine and is known for its numerous health benefits.
Out of a desire to bring authentic Japanese tea, wholesome sweets, and nourishing meals closer to you, we founded the Japanese tea cafe 田頭茶舗 (Tagashirachaho). With the spirit of omotenashi Japanese hospitality) rooted in the tea ceremony, we warmly await your visit.

Tagashirachaten, Ltd. Representative: Yui Yoshinaga

吉長邑彩 Third Generation : Yui Yoshinaga

History of 田頭茶店(Tagashirachaten) since 1930

Kure City in Hiroshima Prefecture, known as a naval port town, has long been a culturally rich area with a thriving tea ceremony tradition. It is also the birthplace of the Urasenke Youth Association. In 1930, the founder Kisaku Tagashira established Tagashira Shoten in this city, beginning as a tea wholesaler, retailer, and tea utensils seller.

The company grew into a renowned tea wholesaler, even supplying tea named after naval destroyers to the navy.

Ten years ago, the third-generation successor, Yui Yoshinaga, took over the family business, focusing on developing high-quality deep-steamed tea bag series and body-friendly sweets. Driven by a desire to make Japanese tea and the tea ceremony more accessible, she also established the Japanese tea café. Tagashirachaho.

Wife of the Founder, Kisaku Tagashira：Kikue

Second Generation: Shozo Tagashira

Yui is my first name. It also means “tie” or “to tie” in Japanese. It is the foundation of Yui Tea brand. I am connected to so many good people and good things around me. Through my passion for tea, I create strong relationships with people I meet every day.

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