• 950+

    retail locations

  • 40+

    countries reached

  • 100%

    green tea imported
    from Japan

  • 2x

    / month

    direct imports
    from Japan
A person in a white lab coat holds a small white bowl with a metal spoon over several small white bowls containing brewed tea, with loose tea leaves displayed in bowls on a dark tabletop.

OUR STORY

A Commitment to Quality, Since 1984.

Maeda-en was founded in 1984 with a simple mission: to share authentic Japanese tea with customers across America. From carefully tasting and selecting our teas to introducing matcha ice cream in the U.S. and establishing our home in Irvine, California, our journey has been shaped by quality, care, and lasting relationships.

OUR JOURNEY

Milestones

1984
Founded in Texas
Founded in Texas
Maeda-en is established in Texas with a vision to bring Japanese tea to America.
1993
Matcha ice cream in the U.S.
Matcha ice cream in the U.S.
Introduced authentic matcha ice cream and pioneered a new category in the American market.
2012
Irvine headquarter
Irvine headquarter
Moved our headquarters to Irvine, California to better serve our growing community.
2025
Joined the Kataoka Group
Joined the Kataoka Group
Became part of the Kataoka Group, a premium food and beverage company in Japan.

TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

Rooted in Tradition. Inspired by the Future.

Japanese Tea Heritage
Japanese Tea Heritage
Sourced from trusted tea farms in Japan, crafted with centuries of expertise and unwavering respect for nature.
Modern Innovation
Modern Innovation
We create products that fit modern lifestyles, delicious, convenient, and made to inspire every day.
Rooted in Tradition. Inspired by the Future.
Warehouse interior with shelves and boxes

OUR IRVINE WAREHOUSE

From Our Warehouse to You. Handled with Care.

From storage and quality checks to order fulfillment, our Irvine warehouse helps ensure that every Maeda-en product reaches our customers with care and consistency.

Maeda-en building with logo on a clear day

OUR HOME IN IRVINE

Based in Irvine. Rooted in Japanese Tea.

From our Irvine headquarters, we connect the craftsmanship of Japanese tea with the tastes and lifestyles of customers across America.

OUR PRODUCTS

Quality You Can Taste

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