--- In 1900s, Nanzan-en's history was started when Zenichiro Tomita planted tea trees in Nishio, the largest Matcha production area in Japan. Even after start of Matcha manufacturing operation, we still keep our own private tea farms and maintain "Vertical integrated manufacturing system", covering from tea farm to final product. Nowadays, we are one of a few Matcha manufactures who have own private farm in Japan.
Matcha is not only used for drinking, but also used for ingredients for various applications. We try to step up efforts to food safety and quality of the products. We have installed HACCP compliance Matcha factory in 2007 and have received FSSC22000 (Food Safety System Certification) in 2018. On the other hand, we still use traditional stone mills in grinding process. It may look old-fashioned, however that is the best way to create top quality Matcha. We are manufacturing Matcha products under fusion of tradition and latest technology.
Nanzan-en realizes the potential of Matcha and contributes to assist in customer's product development, human health and maintaining traditional culture of Matcha.