| 1950 | The
tea farmers in Fugenji (Kyotanabe) started corporate wholesale business as "Fugenji
Plantations". |
| 1965 | Fugenji
Plantations began retail sale of tea. |
| 1970 | Under
the new name "Maiko no Cha," the sales strategy was revamped
and a direct sales
system to the public was created.
Since then, MaikoTea has for 5 times won the highest award possible at the Nationwide
Tea Exhibition sponsored by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Japan.
At the Kansai Exhibition, also sponsored by the Minister of Agriculture and
Forestry, MaikoTea has won first prize 6 times in succession.
The company
has also been awarded first prize of the Uji Tax Auditors Office 5 times for the
outstanding condition of the company's books and records. |
| 1975 | MaikoTea
established a branch office in Muroran City on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. |
| 1998 |
MaikoTea created a teahouse
and cafe called "Maiko Cha Boutique," which is located in the center of Kyotanabe. |
| 2000 | MaikoTea
developed its exclusive line of pure powdered tea in capsules (Pure Maccha Capsules). |
| 2005 | English
and German web shops are designed (www.maikotea.com). Begining of international
tea sale. |
| 2008 | Launch
of MaikoShop (www.maikoshop.com).
Begining to sell finest Japanese arts and
crafts worldwide. |
| | Because
of the first prize awards given by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry at
nationwide tea exhibitions, the city of Kyotanabe, the locality of Fugenji, and
the company MaikoTea became known throughout all of Japan as producing the highest
quality Gyokuro Green Tea. |
