My name is Ai Nakamura, founder of KyotoKismets.

My parents’ work in architecture, painting, and ceramics first taught me to appreciate the craftsmanship and cultural meaning behind what people create. As a student, I traveled around the world and saw how deeply people value the traditions and culture unique to their own countries. These experiences taught me to approach every culture with respect.

That respect led me to found KyotoKismets and share high-quality Japanese matcha with businesses around the world. Each year, we export several tonnes of carefully selected matcha. Our range consists exclusively of Organic JAS-certified matcha, including rare grades, chosen with care for the people who enjoy it.

I am deeply grateful to the café owners, retailers, and distributors who serve our matcha and introduce Japanese tea traditions to their communities.

We take time to understand each customer’s menu, customers, and plans before recommending a grade. Our team in Japan works alongside you with export support, quality management, and matcha recipe development.

Whether you are opening your first café or growing an established business, we welcome the chance to understand what you need and help you find a suitable starting point.