Matcha and a bamboo whisk with a bright ivory obi woven with gold and silver threads in the background

Tea, kimono & life in Kyoto

A cup of tea.
A Kyoto story.

Japanese tea, the art of kimono dressing, and the quiet pleasure of bringing them together. Shared from Kyoto by Chiharu Rose.

Explore our tea Discover kimono & obi

01Japanese tea

Matcha and hojicha for cafés, kitchens, and moments at home.

Explore the tea collection →

02Kimono & obi

A vintage collection in preparation, selected with a kimono dresser’s eye.

About the coming collection →

03One Kyoto story

The enjoyment of tea and kimono, brought together through everyday practice.

Meet Chiharu →

The landscape behind the tea

From Kyoto,
with care.

Kyoto Tea Stories began with Japanese tea. It is also a place for the kimono knowledge and dressing skills that are part of Chiharu’s life in Kyoto.

Enjoy our tea collection today, and get to know the kimono and obi collection we are preparing.

Chiharu Rose · Kyoto, Japan

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Make it at home

Iced Matcha Latte

A simple, refreshing way to enjoy Japanese matcha.

Ingredients

Japanese matcha2g
Hot water (80°C / 176°F)30ml
Milk of your choice150ml
IceAs needed
SweetenerOptional

Sift the matcha into a bowl.
Add hot water and whisk until smooth and lightly foamy.
Fill a glass with ice, then add the milk.
Slowly pour the matcha over the milk and enjoy.

Ask us about matcha

Tea · Enquiries open

Japanese tea, selected for the way you serve it.

Availability and pricing vary by harvest, quantity, and destination. Contact us for a personal quotation.

Vivid · Umami · Versatile

Matcha

From refined bowls of matcha to lattes, cakes, ice cream, and plated desserts.

Ask about matcha →

Roasted · Mellow · Aromatic

Hojicha

A comforting roasted tea, also available as powder for lattes and desserts.

Ask about hojicha →

Fresh · Fragrant · Seasonal

Japanese Green Tea

Sencha, gyokuro, and other Japanese teas chosen to suit your taste and occasion.

Ask about Japanese tea →

The next chapter

Kimono & obi.
Selected with care.

Collection in preparation

We are preparing a selection of vintage kimono and obi. Orders are not open yet. The collection will be introduced here when it is ready.

着物

Vintage kimono

Colour, pattern, and the way a kimono is worn. Chiharu brings her experience in kimono dressing to the selection.

Each listing will include its measurements, condition, and what is included.

帯

Obi

The finishing detail of a kimono outfit. Explore the textures and patterns of obi, and how they work with a kimono.

Individual pieces and their details will appear here when the collection opens.

Tea & kimono, together

A kimono being dressed. An obi being tied. A bowl of matcha being whisked. These are the moments we want to share from Kyoto.

For cafés, restaurants & pastry chefs

Find the matcha that fits your menu.

Colour, bitterness, aroma, and balance with milk or other ingredients can vary greatly. A sample comparison helps you choose with confidence before placing a larger order.

Two different matcha samples: 30g each
Suitable for latte, baking, and dessert testing
Sample fee and international shipping quoted separately

KYOTO · JAPAN

Request a sample quotation

Send us your country, postcode, business type, and intended use. We will reply with suitable options and shipping costs.

Message @kyoto_tea_stories Email Chiharu Rose Import requirements differ by destination. We confirm availability and shipping individually.

Matcha enquiries: United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and United Kingdom. Availability is confirmed for each order.

Our story

Tea and kimono,
part of the same Kyoto life.

I’m Chiharu Rose, based in Kyoto. My experience in tea and kimono dressing comes together in Kyoto Tea Stories: a place to introduce Japanese tea, share the enjoyment of kimono, and help you understand the pieces I select.

Chiharu Rose · Kyoto Tea Stories · Kyoto, Japan

A cup of tea.A Kyoto story.

From Kyoto,with care.