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July 2023 - Shincha from Chiran, in the prefecture of Kagoshima

July 2023 - Shincha from Chiran, in the prefecture of Kagoshima

After last month Sencha (煎茶) from Chiran, in the prefecture of Kagoshima, we introduce you the new tea, called Shincha (新茶), from the very same producer. We hope that you can enjoy the subtle differences between these two teas! Sencha vs Shincha Sencha and Shincha are both popular Japanese green

June 2023 - Sencha from Chiran, in the prefecture of Kagoshima

June 2023 - Sencha from Chiran, in the prefecture of Kagoshima

For June and July 2023 we selected two similar teas, from the same producer in Chiran, Kagoshima, Southern tip of Japan. The first one is a Sencha, and the second one a Shincha. That will allow you to compare the taste of both teas... But first, let's focus on the

June 2021 – Shincha from Kagoshima

June 2021 – Shincha from Kagoshima

The season of Shincha (新茶) has finally arrived! In front of tea shops, we raise the flags of Shincha to announce the arrival of the new green tea! For 2021, we selected a Shincha made in the region of Chiran (知覧) in the prefecture of Kagoshima (鹿児島県). Shincha, Okuchirancha In

July 2018 – Shincha from Kagoshima

July 2018 – Shincha from Kagoshima

The season of Shincha (新茶) has come! For 2018, we selected that of Chiran (知覧) in the prefecture of Kagoshima (鹿児島). Shincha We selected a shincha from the prefecture of Kagoshima this year, the second region in terms of green tea production in Japan, located on the island of Kyūshū,

March 2015 - Chirancha from Kyushu

March 2015 - Chirancha from Kyushu

Last week I went with my family on a short trip to visit the region of Kagoshima (鹿児島), at the south western tip of the island of Kyushu (九州). The area is fantastic, with many hot springs, and jaw-dropping landscapes. The food is of course delicious: local specialties include black