About Us
Founded by Taka, a Certified Japanese Tea Instructor
Bringing organic Japanese matcha and loose-leaf tea to Australia, bought directly from the people who make it, because tea is personal, and quality matters.
Born in Australia, raised in Japan
I'm Taka, founder of EdoMatcha, born in Australia, raised in Japan. I'm a Certified Japanese Tea Instructor (NPO Nihoncha Instructor Association), and I was the first instructor based in Sydney.
After moving back to Sydney, I realised how hard it was to find genuine organic Japanese tea in Australia. So I built direct relationships with the people who make our tea in Japan.
We had a shop on King Street in Newtown until 2025. Today, we offer a carefully curated selection of organic Japanese matcha, loose-leaf tea, and teaware online, shipped Australia-wide and worldwide. Thanks for being part of our tea journey.
With warm regards,
Taka & Holly Kaneko
In the press
Taka was interviewed by The Guardian on Australia's matcha boom, and on how to prepare matcha properly at home, August 2026.
Our Mission
We bring certified organic Japanese matcha and loose-leaf teas to Australia, along with the teaware to prepare them.
Our goal is simple: to share genuine Japanese tea culture and help you create moments of calm, clarity, and connection in everyday life.
Our Values
Only about 5% of Japan's tea production is certified organic, which is why we carefully source genuine organic tea you can truly trust.
We work with artisans in Japan's historic craft regions: Tokoname in Aichi for most of our kyusu teapots and our plain whisk holders, Mino in Gifu for our fluted whisk holders, and Takayama in Nara for our chasen, where the workshop that makes them supplies no other stockist in Australia.
Why "Edo" Matcha?
"Edo" was the historic name of Tokyo during the Samurai era, reflecting our respect for Japanese tradition, discipline, and cultural heritage.
I practised Kendo during my school years, a martial art rooted in the same spirit of respect and focus that inspires EdoMatcha today.