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Sugimoto America
COMPANY INFORMATION
Sugimoto Seicha has been making quality Japanese green tea since 1946.
From the founder, Zenichi Sugimoto, peddling his signature Sen Cha on the
streets of Shizuoka, Sugimoto Seicha has been committed to producing
top-quality tea from top-quality farms. Today, the company produces
everything from loose leaf to powder to teabags to PB and retail products.
Working directly with tea farmers and producing tea from its own factory,
Sugimoto Seicha offers flexibility that is hard to beat. As tea makers,
Sugimoto Seicha can cater to exactly what customers want by providing the
right tea in the right packaging.
Zenichi Sugimoto
The Founder
The current president, Hiroyuki Sugimoto, knows his tea. Awarded the
"Top Tea Connoisseur" at a Japanese national blind tasting championship,
Hiroyuki's discerning selection of premium leaves garnered him the
Japanese Agricultural Minister's Award for exceptional green tea. His
reputation allows him to bypass governmental tea auctions and purchase
directly from highly-esteemed farmers, including winners of the prestigious
Prime Minister's Award .
Sugimoto America, located near Seattle, WA, is the U.S. subsidiary office.
An on-site warehouse allows for expedient shipping of fresh green tea
throughout the country. For large orders or international customers, direct
shipments from the Japanese factory are also possible.
From its humble origins to the modern day, the Sugimoto family has been
dedicated to providing healthy, delicious Shizuoka green tea.
SA tea comes from farmlands in the Kakegawa region of
Shizuoka, an area recognized for traditional, sustainable
farming practices. Tea farming practices here help support
a fragile grassland ecosystem, as well as protect
endangered and endemic species.
Ingredient Supply
All teas are available as loose leaf, powders,
FSSC22000 Certified
ISO22000:2005
ISO/TS22002-1:2009
or other forms for use as ingredients in baked
goods, ice cream, confectionaries, and
personal hygiene products, to name a few.
Supply quantities can be modified to meet
recipe requirements.
Tea-Producing Facility
Product safety is a top priority ensured by certifications and regular laboratory
testing. Solar power and LED lighting minimize environmental impacts.
LOOSE LEAF PRODUCTS
Sugimoto
America Bulk Products
Bulk teas listed here are available for immediate shipment from our Seattle-area warehouse.
CONVENTIONAL
ORGANIC
Sen Cha Fukamushi
Organic Sen Cha Asamushi
S454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
OS454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
Our signature Sen Cha. The deep steaming process
breaks down the leaves, creating more particulates
that brew a soupy, super savory cup. A great
balance of vegetal and sweet flavors.
Lightly-steamed (asamushi) Sen Cha has a strong
initial grassy bite and a brisk finish, with a
prevalent subtle sweetness.
Sen Cha Chumushi
Organic Kabuse Cha
SC454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
OKB227L | Net Weight: 0.5lbs (227g)
Chumushi means “medium-steamed,” and this tea
represents the industry standard Sen Cha. For those
looking for the familiar vegetal flavor and sweet
aftertaste, look no further.
Kabuse Cha (“shaded tea”) offers a rich umami
and sweetness from its high Theanine content,
giving a round mouthfeel and heavenly finish.
Gyokuro
Organic Genmai Cha
GY227L | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
OGX454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
A shade-grown green tea and considered the
finest loose leaf tea in Japan. Gyokuro has a
unique sweetness and lingering umami. Only first
harvest leaves are used.
This blend of Sen Cha and roasted rice is made with
asamushi (light-steamed) leaves to give it a lighter,
more grassy flavor that harmonizes well with the
toasty nuttiness of genmai.
Ban Cha
Organic Hoji Cha
B454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
OH227L | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
Growing throughout the summer and harvested in
early autumn makes these leaves heartier and
thicker than spring leaves. A pleasantly mild flavor
that works well for tea blending.
A combination of roasted leaves and stems in a
50/50 ratio for a delicate balance of sweet and
earthy flavors. The rich toasty aroma is almost as
satisfying as the brewed cup itself!
Kona Cha
Organic Kuki Cha
KN454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
OK454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g
Small fragments sifted from the Sen Cha refining
process. The quickest-brewing green tea, it
releases a hearty flavor in mere seconds. Sushi
restaurants in Japan often serve this tea.
Organic green tea stems entice the senses, starting
with an intoxicatingly sweet aroma from high
elevation tea trees in Shizuoka. The brewed cup
gives a clear yellowish-green liquor.
Genmai Cha with Matcha
G454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
A special blend of young leaves, roasted rice, and
Matcha (finely-ground green tea). Matcha adds a
smooth flavor and brilliant green color to this
Japanese classic.
Genmai Cha
G454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
A rich aromatic blend of tea leaves and roasted
rice gives Genmai Cha its unique nutty fragrance.
This is a delightfully flavorful green tea and is one of
Japan’s most popular varieties.
Hoji Cha
Green Tea & Water Temperature
Japanese green teas are
known for their balance
of rich umami, mild bitterness, hints of sweetness,
and a lingering finish.
The flavor profile of a
given tea can be altered
significantly by adjusting
the water temperature or
steeping time.
H227L | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
Our Hoji Cha is roasted Kuki Cha (stem tea). Stems
have a pleasant sweetness and powerful aroma,
and its mild flavor and low caffeine content make
it appealing to tea drinkers of all ages.
Kuki Cha
K454L | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs (454g)
Green stems separated during the Sen Cha refining
process pack enough flavor to warrant their own
unique tea. Compared to leaves, stems are lower in
caffeine, have less astringency, and are bit sweeter.
Custom Blending & Ingredient Supply
Looking for a balance of quality and cost to
meet your specific needs? For larger quantities
(over 15kg), we offer blending to make your
custom grade of tea.
MATCHA & POWDERS
Sugimoto
America Bulk Products
Bulk teas listed here are available for immediate shipment from our Seattle-area warehouse.
The most versatile and healthiest form of tea. Powders
can be whisked or stirred for drinking straight or used as
ingredients in healthy snacks, blended drinks, supplements,
desserts, and baked goods. Because you consume the
whole leaf, including the insoluble nutrients, you get the
maximum health benefits from the leaf.
POWDERS
MATCHA
Organic Ceremonial Matcha 100
Sen Cha Powder
OMC100 | Net Weight: 3.5 oz (100g)
SP227 | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
Matcha fit for the Japanese tea ceremony.
This grade is 100% spring harvest leaves shaded
to give a vibrant verdant hue, rich umami
flavor, and complex finish.
Loose leaf Sen Cha Fukamushi ground into a
powder make this convenient and healthy tea.
Mix with hot/cold water and enjoy it straight or
use it as a healthy ingredient in your favorite
recipes.
Organic Culiary Matcha
Genmai Cha Powder
OMP227 | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
GP227 | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
This premium culinary grade is made from a
blend of cultivars from different harvests to
produce a robust flavor that can hold its own
when mixed with other ingredients but still be
relatively low in bitterness.
An aromatic blend of tea leaves, roasted rice,
and Matcha. Genmai Cha is a toasty, nutty tea
and is one of Japan's most popular varieties.
This powder is often used by busy sushi
restaurants.
Uji Matcha
Hoji Cha Powder
MP227 | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
Uji has a long history of matcha production
and is the most well-known matcha growing
region throughout Japan. SA Uji Matcha is a
premium culinary grade with a rich vegetal
fragrance, vibrant green color, smooth texture,
and delicate aftertaste.
HP227 | Net Weight: 0.5 lbs (227g)
A roasted green tea with a robust aroma and
pleasant earthy flavor. Its chocolaty notes
make it a great ingredient in lattes, ice
cream, and pudding.
TEABAGS
Large Teabags (100 Count)
A convenient way of making authentic
green tea at cafes and restaurants where
time and space is limited. One teabag
can make about one quart of tea, and
there is no need to rinse off messy leaves.
Sen Cha Large Teabag
Hoji Cha Large Teabag
Genmai Cha Large Teabag
S5TB | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs
(500g / 5 × 100)
H5TB | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs
(500g / 5 × 100)
G5TB | Net Weight: 1.0 lbs
(500g / 5 × 100)
SA Original Tea·Pac™ Value Pack (100 Count)
Specially engineered packaging ensures
that each time you open a Tea∙Pac, you
are getting the world’s freshest tea. Each
Tea∙Pac foil package contains a polysilk
teabag of delicious tea, perfect for single
Sen Cha TeaPac Value Pack
servings.
S100TP| Net Weight: 8.8 oz
(250g / 2.5g × 100)
Hoji Cha TeaPac Value Pack
Genmai Cha TeaPac Value Pack
H100TP| Net Weight: 8.8 oz
(250g / 2.5g × 100)
G100TP| Net Weight: 8.8 oz
(250g / 2.5g × 100)
RETAIL PRODUCTS
Loose Leaf
in Re-Sealable Foil Pouch
Teas are made of premium leaves
and packaged in re-sealable foil
pouches. This economically sized tea
package can be enjoyed by tea
drinkers for daily use.
Sen Cha Loose Leaf
NET WT 3.5 OZ
2-S100L
Hoji Cha Loose Leaf
NET WT 2.0 OZ
2-H57L
Genmai Cha Loose Leaf Kuki Cha Loose Leaf
NET WT 3.5 OZ
NET WT 3.0 OZ
2-G100L
2-K86L
Teabags
in Re-Sealable Foil Pouch
20 pyramid teabags in a re-sealable
foil pouch. One teabag is good for a
12 oz cup of tea.
Teabags are compostable. (breaks
down in municipal and industrial
Sen Cha Teabags
NET WT 2.1 OZ (20ct)
2-S20TB
Hoji Cha Teabags
NET WT 2.1 OZ (20ct)
2-H20TB
Genmai Cha Teabags
Kuki Cha Teabags
NET WT 2.1 OZ (20ct) NET WT 2.1 OZ (20ct)
2-G20TB
2-K20TB
Matcha Products
Organic Matcha from Shizuoka, Japan.
For the health-conscious consumer or
lover of Japanese traditions.
Organic Ceremonial Matcha
NET WT 1.0 OZ
OMC29
Organic Daily Matcha
NET WT 2.0 OZ
OMD57
Tokoname Teapots
Tokoname pottery, with a 600-year
history, is the oldest of the six
traditional potteries of Japan. Try the
traditional Kyusu teapot, made for Japanese teas, for the Japanese tea lover,
or a Yuzamashi water-cooling pot for
the Japanese tea aficionado.
Tokoname Kyusu
12 oz
TPOT1
Tokoname Yuzamashi
12 oz
YUZ
RETAIL PRODUCTS
Loose Leaf in Canister
Each canister contains premium green
tea harvested in early spring. To protect
the tea and keep it extra fresh, the tea is
vacuum-packed in an inner bag and our
airtight tea canisters come with an innerlid. Brewing instruction are printed on
the label.
Sen Cha Loose Leaf
NET WT 2.8 OZ
S80L
Hoji Cha Loose Leaf
NET WT 1.0 OZ
H30L
Genmai Cha Loose Leaf
NET WT 2.8 OZ
G80L
Sen Cha TeaPac
NET WT 1.59 OZ
(45g / 2.5g × 18)
S18TP
Hoji Cha TeaPac
NET WT 1.59 OZ
(45g / 2.5g × 18)
H18TP
Genmai Cha TeaPac
NET WT 1.59 OZ
(45g / 2.5g × 18)
G18TP
Tea∙Pac 18-count Box
We packed fresh green tea leaves in
sachets and individually packaged
them in a Tea∙Pac foil pouch.
Tea∙Pac is designed to keep the tea at
its best quality and to bring you a fresh
cup of tea every time.
Premium Loose Leaf Set
Set of the most popular green teas: Sen
Cha, Hoji Cha, and Genmai Cha.
A great gift for tea lovers on special
occasions such as Mother’s Day,
Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, etc.
GF3L
Tea∙Pac Packet
Set of Sen Cha, Hoji Cha, and Genmai
Cha Tea∙Pac (2.5g teabag). Perfect for
sampling.
12 sets: TPP12
50 sets: TPP50
100 sets: TPP100
TeaPac Packet
TPP
greeTEAing card
Our greeTEAing card has a green tea
packet tucked in and is complemented
by beautiful illustrations. The card
comes with an envelope in a clear
cover.
Sen Cha
“Thank You”
GTC-S
Hoji Cha
“Happy Birthday”
GTC-H
Genmai Cha
“Thinking of You”
GTC-G
US OFFICE:
Sugimoto America
2739 152nd Ave NE, Bldg. 5
Redmond, WA 98052
(Tel) +1 425-558-5552
[email protected]
www.SugimotoAmerica.com
JAPAN HEADQUARTERS:
Sugimoto Seicha, Co., Ltd.
242-1 Yokooka, Shimada City,
Shizuoka Prefecture, JAPAN 428-0004
(Tel) +81 547-46-2554