Maker Spotlight: The Nishi Family

The Nishi family is celebrated throughout Japan for their exquisite quality teas and recognized for their dedication to organic tea farming. Rishi has partnered with the Nishi family since 2005. 

Nishi-san's Organic Aged Matcha

The Nishi family's expertly crafted, organic aged matcha selection brings three unique cultivars—Saemidori, Sakimidori and Okumidori—aged for over a year to enhance umami depth and flavor complexity.

What is Green Tea?

Green Tea is the least oxidized of the six tea types. Green teas are crafted with the application of heat in a step called firing. This heat denatures the enzymes that cause tea leaves to change in color...

20 Years of Rishi

We are celebrating 20 years in business and I want to personally extend my sincere gratitude for your role in our story...