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Authentic Japanese Teas & Handcrafted Teaware

"Tea is a religion of the ART OF LIFE" - Kakuzo Okakura

We are a boutique tea atelier based in Sydney. We travel regularly to Japan to work directly with the farmers, tea makers, and artisan potters whose craft defines our collection, people who have spent generations refining a single thing until it could not be improved upon.

We work directly with reputable tea farmers, tea makers & artisans across Japan to bring you the teas you can trust, the beauty you can feel, and moments of calm you can truly savour.

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from 34 reviews

Found my new favourite, my only go-to now!

Alex
Organic Ceremonial Uji Matcha Powder – Single Cultivar Saemidori | MATSU

I think that I have a new favourite tea. I found that the flavour of the Organic Yuzu Wakoucha is refreshing and delicious, so much so that after my first cup I had to follow up with a second cup, and now I look forward to each cup. I highly recommend this tea.

A Potter
Organic Yuzu Wakoucha - Premium Japanese Black Tea Bags | HAGI

Love the yuzu kick! Refreshing!

Robert Jr.
Organic Yuzu Wakoucha - Premium Japanese Black Tea Bags | HAGI

Thanks Poems for introducing this Japanese black tea to me. It’s beautifully balanced unlike the black tea that I had before. It got this fruity kick that I really enjoyed.

Sebastian Sullivan
Organic Japanese Wakoucha - Premium Loose Leaf Black Tea | BIWA

I picked up the HARIZURI Shigaraki-yaki teacup & organic tea set and honestly really like it. The cup is beautifully crafted and has that simple, earthy look that just makes tea time nicer.

The teas are super easy to enjoy too. The genmaicha has that warm, toasty vibe, and the bancha is light and smooth with no bitterness.

Just a really nice set for everyday use. Would definitely recommend.

Oscar
The Heritage Set | Shigaraki Artisan Cup & Organic Shizuoka Tea

Love it! Fresh and aromatic tea with a perfectly balanced yuzu flavour. The citrus note is just right and works beautifully with the green tea. Very enjoyable and refreshing, definitely a must-try!

Juls
Organic Yuzu Kamairicha - Premium Japanese Green Tea Bags | KATSURA

Really nice tea. The green tea is smooth, and the yuzu adds a subtle, refreshing flavor.

Jerry
Organic Yuzu Kamairicha - Premium Japanese Green Tea Bags | KATSURA

HAGI Japanese Yuzu Wakoucha is such an easy tea to enjoy. The black tea is smooth and mellow, with just a light touch of yuzu that adds a fresh citrus note without overpowering it.

Iris
Organic Yuzu Wakoucha - Premium Japanese Black Tea Bags | HAGI

Beautiful handmade cups, they are even more stunning in real life. They make the whole tea experience a little bit more special

Chloe
USUKI Handmade Shigaraki-ware Ceramic Teacup

It’s sweet and crisp, a green tea I’ve never tried before. Love it!

Ellen
Organic Japanese Sencha - Premium Loose Leaf Green Tea | KIKYŌ

Beautiful teapot, very happy! Will purchase again.

James Rogerson
Tokoname-yaki Kyusu - Handmade Japanese Teapot | TOBIKANNA

An absolute delight!
So interesting and unusual being a roasted green tea but not as caramel/cacao as a Hojicha.
Unami being Hazelnut, popcorn and a touch of seaweed too.
Great product
Excellent service too

Tobias
Organic Japanese Roasted Sencha - Premium Loose Leaf Green Tea | ICHOU

I always love genmaicha but this one is next level! The burst of aroma from the rice & the tea is so vivid yet so well balanced. Have it every evening now

Nat
Organic Japanese Genmaicha - Premium Loose Leaf Brown Rice Green Tea | KUNUGI

Thanks for the demonstration and showing me how to find my golden ratio. It’s a next level experience and is fun! Look forward to seeing you again in the markets =)

Alejando Romero
Organic Ceremonial Uji Matcha Powder – Single Cultivar Saemidori | MATSU

First I heard of a ‘new tea’ and it’s a real new experience for me. Very refreshing!

Kate
SHINCHA Organic Japanese Sencha
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    Fast Dispatch from Sydney

    Orders dispatched within 1–2 business days via Australia Post

  • JAS logo with three interlocking circles and a leaf symbol on a white background

    The Rare 1% Organic

    Certified Organic (JAS) tea grown chemical-free, without pesticides or synthetic fertiliser

  • Black silhouette of a teapot, cups, and a vase on a white background

    Artist-made Teaware

    Authentic, handmade works of art by Japanese master artisans from historical kilns

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our team member walks alongside the tea farmer on a path lined with green hedges and trees under a clear blue sky

From our Atelier to You

At POEMS, we believe that the finest tea is never the result of a single hand. It is a shared effort: from the tea farmers and master potters of Japan, to our small team in Sydney who carefully curates every collection.

We founded POEMS to bring ancient Japanese craftsmanship into the rhythm of modern life. Everything we offer is a collaboration of passion and heritage. When you sip a cup of our tea, you are experiencing the collective work of a community dedicated to the art of living well.

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Vibrant Green matcha powder inside a matcha bowl

What makes POEMS Matcha different?

The Rare 1% of Uji

Most matcha is mass-produced. Ours comes from a single 4th-generation family farm in Wazuka, Uji, a valley that has been shaping the world's finest matcha for 800 years, and where less than 1% of production is certified organic. That is the 1% we source. By rejecting chemicals and honoring tradition, we capture a level of purity that mass-market brands simply cannot reach.

  • Certified Organic (JAS): Grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, or chemical additives
  • 21-Day Shading: Elevates L-theanine, deepens umami, and produces that signature vivid green
  • 1st Flush Only: Spring-harvested Tencha for peak flavour, aroma, and nutritional density
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