Matcha whisked in a black tea bowl

The Silent Mastery of Japanese Tea. Curated for Saudi Arabia's Finest.

Direct single-origin sourcing from Kyoto & Kagoshima for luxury hospitality, high-end retail, and elite corporate gifting.

Our story

Two cultures of the cup.

In Uji, south of Kyoto, tea has been grown and prepared with intent for more than eight hundred years. A bowl of matcha is whisked for one guest at a time and offered with both hands. The Japanese call this omotenashi: hospitality that meets a need before it is spoken.

In the Kingdom, the same instinct lives in the majlis. The guest is served first. Generosity is shown in what is poured, not in what is said. SHIZUKU was founded to bring the two together.

We source through a single production partner in Japan: a government-certified agricultural corporation with its own fields and long-standing relationships with growers and processing houses across the country's tea regions. Every lot is traceable to its origin and harvest, and we carry it to Saudi Arabia's hotels, restaurants, retailers and corporate tables.

Shizuku, 雫, is a single drop. It is the dew that gathers on a shaded leaf before harvest, and the first drop the whisk lifts from the bowl. One drop, made with care, is the whole idea.

Tea fields in Japan under morning mist
Uji, Kyoto
Brass dallah coffee pots, the symbol of Arabian hospitality
Riyadh
The craft

How matcha is made.

True matcha is defined by three things. It is grown in shade, it is steamed rather than roasted, and it is milled on stone. Miss one, and the result is green tea powder, not matcha.

Shaded tea bushes 01 · 覆下

Shade

Twenty to thirty days before harvest the bushes are covered. Starved of light, the leaf builds chlorophyll and L-theanine, the source of matcha's deep colour and sweet umami, while the bitter tannins fall away.

Tencha leaf and matcha powder 02 · 碾茶

Steam

Within hours of picking, the leaves are steamed to stop oxidation. They are dried flat without rolling, and stem and vein are removed. What remains is tencha, the raw leaf of matcha.

Granite stone mill for matcha 03 · 石臼

Stone

Granite mills turn slowly, so the powder never warms. The particles measure five to ten microns: fine enough to rest in suspension in water rather than sink.

Bamboo chasen whisk 04 · 茶筅

Whisk

In the bowl, a bamboo chasen brings the tea to a fine foam in seconds. The first drop it lifts is the one our name describes.

Cultivars

The plant decides the cup.

Yabukita やぶきた

The reliable baseline of most blends. Grassy and steady.

Saemidori さえみどり

Smooth and buttery, low in astringency. Prized for lattes.

Okumidori おくみどり

Deep green, bold umami, a creamy sweetness.

Samidori さみどり

A classical Uji cultivar for the thickest ceremonial tea.

Gokou ごこう

Refined and delicate. For single-origin ceremonial grades.

A tin that names no cultivar is almost always a blend.

Our standard

Three tests before any lot is accepted.

Colour

Vivid, electric emerald. Olive, khaki or yellow means unshaded leaf, heat in the mill, or oxidation in the pack.

Texture

Rubbed on white paper, it smears smooth, like fine eyeshadow. Grit means industrial milling.

Taste

Whisked in water alone, the finish is rich, savoury umami. Sharp bitterness or a taste of hay means culinary grade.

Origins

Five regions. One standard.

Origin is matched to purpose. Ceremonial tea comes from the historic gardens; volume for food service comes from regions built for consistency.

  • 宇治

    Uji, Kyoto

    The birthplace of Japanese matcha. More than eight hundred years of craft, and still the reference for ceremonial grades.

  • 伊勢

    Ise, Mie

    A distinctive terroir with a character of its own, prized for premium leaf.

  • 静岡

    Shizuoka

    Japan's largest tea region. Depth of supply for large and steady volumes.

  • 鹿児島

    Kagoshima

    Volcanic soil and a long growing season. Consistent harvests and high capacity.

  • 清川

    Kiyokawa, Kanagawa

    A rare micro-region growing distinctive Japanese cultivars in small quantities.

Kiyokawa, Kanagawa 清川 Uji, Kyoto 宇治 Ise, Mie 伊勢 Shizuoka 静岡 Kagoshima 鹿児島
Japan to the Kingdom

From Uji to Riyadh.

Every consignment travels with its lot record, harvest details and export documentation, so what is opened in the Kingdom is exactly what was sealed in Japan.

Uji, Kyoto 宇治 Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Products

The range.

Every product is grown and produced in Japan. Grades are selected for the way they will be served, from the tea ceremony to the pastry kitchen.

Ceremonial matcha whisked in a black bowl
抹茶 · セレモニアル

Matcha, Ceremonial

For traditional whisking, the tea ceremony and the majlis. The finest leaf, made to be drunk with water alone.

Tea ceremony · Majlis service · Premium café

Premium matcha paste
抹茶 · プレミアム

Matcha, Premium

For specialty lattes, confectionery and high-end food service. Smooth and low in astringency, so it keeps its character in milk.

Lattes · Patisserie · Fine dining

Culinary matcha powder
抹茶 · スタンダード

Matcha, Culinary

For cooking, ice cream, beverages and large-scale production. A robust flavour built to carry through sugar, dairy and heat.

Manufacturing · Beverages · Ice cream

Hojicha, roasted Japanese green tea
ほうじ茶

Hojicha

Roasted green tea. Naturally low in caffeine, with a toasted, caramel warmth. For lattes, desserts, wellness drinks and the evening majlis.

Lattes · Desserts · Evening service

Wakoucha, Japanese black tea
和紅茶

Wakoucha, Japanese Black Tea

Floral, naturally sweet and refined. A distinctive Japanese alternative for the Kingdom's daily shai.

Daily tea · Retail · Food service

Available as retail-ready packs, with labelling for the Saudi market, or in bulk for repacking under your own brand. Enquire
For business

For those who receive the Kingdom's guests.

We supply the businesses that serve the Kingdom's guests. Tell us how tea is served in your house, and we will match origin, grade and format to it.

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Hospitality

Hotels, fine dining, specialty cafés and majlis service. Ceremonial and premium grades, with guidance on preparation and service.

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Retail and private label

Retail-ready packs, labelling in Arabic and English, or a full private label under your own brand: grade selection, custom blending, packaging development and long-term production planning.

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Bulk supply

For manufacturers, food brands and beverage companies. Matcha, hojicha and wakoucha in bulk, from single-kilogram orders to annual supply agreements with reserved production capacity.

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Corporate gifting

Gift sets for Ramadan, Eid, the National Day and executive gifting, presented for the Kingdom.

Lot traceability on every consignment
Quality and export documentation
Reserved capacity for annual supply agreements
Annual production planning

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