Founded as a tea farm in 1898, Shōkakuen expanded into tea production in 1956 and has since become one of the premier producers of matcha in Nishio, one of the most respected and cherished regions for matcha production. In addition to Nishio matcha, Shōkakuen also produces sencha, houjicha, and gyokuro.
Descended from the company's founder Wakasugi Tsurutaro, Shōkakuen is currently headed by Wakasugi Hideki. In addition to preserving his family legacy as an esteemed matcha producer, Wakasugi-san also keen on innovation within the industry and serves as the director of the Nishio Tea Industry Cooperative.
