Authentic Uji Matcha
₱550.0030g · Shade-grown Japanese green tea, the exact matcha we serve at TSURU CAFE. Made for café-style lattes at home.
Japanese Wellness, Manila
Wellness should be gentle, accessible & intentional.
Authentic Japanese teas, curated by three friends — from Uji matcha to organic hojicha and caffeine-free Matcha Plus+, for everyday Filipino life.
Made in Japan
Sourced from Uji, Kagoshima & beyond
Caffeine-free option
Matcha Plus+: 0mg caffeine, 0g sugar
Founded by 3 friends
Bridging Japan & the Philippines
Served at TSURU CAFE
The same teas from our BGC pop-up
Crane TSURU
The crane is Japan’s ultimate symbol of longevity, grace and harmony.
TSURU embodies these qualities by curating clean, body-nourishing products for everyday longevity. We offer authentic artisan blends that elevate your personal daily rituals — no drastic lifestyle change required, just a better cup.
Longevity
長寿
Elegant
Grace
Harmony
調和
The Collection
Three teas. Made to be lived with.
A small collection, by intention. Every product is one we drink ourselves, every day.
オーガニックほうじ茶
₱500.0050g · Organic JAS roasted green tea from Kirishima, Kagoshima. Smooth, toasty and naturally comforting.
Matcha Plus+
₱1,980.0020 sticks — just ₱99 per stick, less than a café drink. 100% Japanese mulberry leaf, 0mg caffeine, 0g sugar.
Why Matcha Plus+
Naturally green. Zero caffeine.
A smooth, earthy green drink inspired by the matcha experience — made from 100% Japanese mulberry leaves, without green tea or caffeine. One stick with water every day, or two for a creamy green latte.
- 01100% Japanese mulberry leaf
- 020mg caffeine
- 030g sugar per stick
- 04Only 4 kcal per stick
- 050.6g dietary fibre per stick
- 0620 individually packed sticks
Values per 1.5g stick prepared with water, based on product packaging. Matcha Plus+ is made from mulberry leaves, not green tea.
The Founders
Three friends. Two cultures. One shared ritual.
More than a decade of friendship brought us together, and a shared passion to introduce meaningful Japanese wellness traditions to modern Filipino lifestyles.
Chief Executive Officer
Kohei Sato
Japanese · Tokyo & ManilaBorn and raised in Tokyo, with a background in architecture and design. Kohei shapes TSURU’s strategy, brand and spaces — bringing Japanese aesthetics and modern wellness together.
PR & Marketing
Yuki Sonoda
Japanese-Filipino · Tokyo & ManilaActress, entrepreneur and Miss Supranational Japan 2024. A Rikkyo University graduate fluent in Japanese, English and Tagalog, Yuki is TSURU’s voice across both cultures.
Director
Meira Chua
Japanese-Filipino · ManilaShaped by hospitality at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, and eight years building people and operations for growing teams. Meira makes sure every guest feels true omotenashi.
Our Approach
A place to slow down, in the middle of the metro.
The real thing
Authentic
From the flavours to the exceptional omotenashi service of our staff.
Fresh
Fresh
Only the freshest ingredients, chosen with quality and sustainability in mind.
Harmony
Balanced
Honouring Japanese tradition while welcoming local tastes and preferences.
Modern
Modern
A clean, contemporary experience — welcoming, and unmistakably TSURU.
Visit the TSURU Stand
Come for the refreshment. Stay for the company.
Find our pop-up at Mitsukoshi BGC — a moment of zen with a freshly whisked matcha or a creamy hojicha latte, served with Japanese hospitality.
- Where
- B1, Mitsukoshi BGC, Taguig
- Dates
- 26 Nov – 6 Jan