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November 2024 - Tamaryokucha from Miyazaki

November 2024 - Tamaryokucha from Miyazaki

This month we've selected a Tamaryokucha (玉緑茶) produced in Miyazaki prefecture (宮崎県) on Kyūshū island (九州). Courtesy of the tea producer: Shinohara Seicha (しのはら製茶) Tamaroykucha from Miyazaki Tamaryokucha, a specialty green tea from Kyūshū, stands out for its curled leaves and rich, balanced flavor. Known as “coiled tea,” Tamaryokucha’s

June 2024 - Shincha from Ureshino

June 2024 - Shincha from Ureshino

This June, Tomotcha takes you back to Ureshino (嬉野) in the Saga prefecture (佐賀県), on the island of Kyushu (九州) for a Shincha (新茶) or "New Tea". It is a Kabusecha (かぶせ茶) made from the Yabukita (やぶきた) tea cultivar. Courtesy of the tea producer: Soejimaen (副島園) Shincha or "New Tea"

February 2024 – Gyokuro from Yame

February 2024 – Gyokuro from Yame

We chose a Gyokuro (玉露), commonly referred to as “jade dew”, originating from the Yame district (八女) in Fukuoka prefecture (福岡), on Kyūshū island (九州). Photo courtesy of the producer. Gyokuro: a Jewel from Yame The Yame district (八女) in Fukuoka is renowned for its Gyokuro (玉露) tea cultivation, a

January 2024 – Yuzu Ryokucha from Ureshino

January 2024 – Yuzu Ryokucha from Ureshino

We wish you all a happy New Year 2024! Lots of changes are coming for the year of the dragon, but let's start by the first tea of the year: a Yuzu Ryokucha (ゆず緑茶) from the region of Ureshino (嬉野) in the Saga prefecture (佐賀県) on the island of Kyūshū

October 2023 - Tamaryokucha from Aso

October 2023 - Tamaryokucha from Aso

This month we've selected a Tamaryokucha (玉緑茶) produced near the volcano Aso (阿蘇山) in the prefecture of Kumamoto (熊本). Tamaryokucha Tamaryokucha (玉緑茶), often referred to as "coiled green tea" or "curly green tea," is a Japanese tea with a rich history dating back to the 18th century. This unique tea

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

February 2023 – Yuzu-Ryokucha from Ureshino

February 2023 – Yuzu-Ryokucha from Ureshino

For the month of February 2023, We selected a Yuzu-Ryokucha (ゆず緑茶) from the region of Ureshino (嬉野) in the Saga prefecture(佐賀県) on the island of Kyūshū (九州) this month. Yuzu-Ryokucha Yuzu-Ryokucha (ゆず緑茶) is my favorite tea! It is a green tea flavored with yuzu (ゆず). The scent of yuzu

March 2022 – Oolong from Kumamoto

March 2022 – Oolong from Kumamoto

This month we selected an Oolongcha (烏龍茶) “made in Japan”, elaborated in the district of Kuma (球磨) in the Kumamoto prefecture (熊本). Oolong or Oolongcha We aimed at an Oolong made exclusively in Japan. Oolong is a half-oxidized tea, that you may know as a Chinese tea. And indeed it

September 2021 – Yuzu Ryokucha from Kyūshū

September 2021 – Yuzu Ryokucha from Kyūshū

We selected a Yuzu Ryokucha (ゆず緑茶), a tea exclusively produced in the region of Ureshino (嬉野), in the prefecture of Saga (佐賀), with Yuzu (柚子 or ゆず) peels from Kyūshū (九州). Ureshino (by Soejimaen) Yuzu Ryokucha In my opinion, the tea that is loved by Tomotcha staffs must be Yuzu

August 2020 - Sencha from Miyazaki

August 2020 - Sencha from Miyazaki

After a long break of three months, we started to send teas again, albeit only towards a few countries. To restart our operations, we went back to basics, with a sencha (煎茶) from Miyazaki (宮崎), on the island of Kyūshū (九州). Sencha from Miyazaki Among all Japanese green teas, sencha

March 2020 – Yabakeicha from Ōita

March 2020 – Yabakeicha from Ōita

This month we selected a Yabakeicha (耶馬渓茶), a kind of Sencha (煎茶), from the region of Yabakei (耶馬渓) in Ōita prefecture (大分). Yabakei, Ōita (UE-PON2600 – CC BY-SA 3.0) Sencha of Yabakei What I like about Tomotcha is that I can travel throughout Japan, while staying at home. This time

October 2019 – Gyokuro Karigane from Yame

October 2019 – Gyokuro Karigane from Yame

This month we selected a Gyokuro Karigane (玉露雁が音) from Yame (八女), in the prefecture of Fukuoka (福岡). Gyokuro Karigane The type of this green tea has four names, depending on the region of Japan it is produced in. In general, especially in the area of Tōkyō, we call it Kukicha

April 2019 – Tamaryokucha from Shimabara

April 2019 – Tamaryokucha from Shimabara

This month we selected a Tamaryokucha (玉緑茶) from Shimabara (島原), in the prefecture of Nagasaki (長崎県). Tamaryokucha is also called Guricha (ぐり茶) curly tea, owing to the shape of its leaves. Steep up to three times, and enjoy its soft taste, with tones of citrus, grass and berries! Tamaryokucha This

October 2018 - Sencha from Kagoshima

October 2018 - Sencha from Kagoshima

For once it's not Yasuko writing about tea! I don't have her knowledge of Japanese history and culture, but I will try to take you for a short trip to the South of Japan, from where I brought back the October 2018 selection: a Sencha (煎茶) from Kagoshima (鹿児島). Ibusuki

March 2018 – Tamaryokucha from Saga

March 2018 – Tamaryokucha from Saga

We selected a Tamaryokucha (玉緑茶) of Ureshino (嬉野) in the prefecture of Saga (佐賀). Tamaryokucha (Ureshinocha) Tamaryokucha (玉緑茶) or Ureshinocha (嬉野茶) is produced in the northern region Kyūshū called Ureshino (嬉野). There are two types of Tamaryokucha: roasted and steamed. The method of roasting tealeaves in the pan was brought

June 2016 – Shincha from Kumamoto

Fukamushi sencha

June 2016 – Shincha from Kumamoto

This month we selected a Shincha (新茶) from the prefecture of Kumamoto (熊本茶). Shincha Shincha (新茶) 2016 has been released in Japan! The 88th day from the spring equinox is the day of the first harvest of tea in Japan. The harvest lasts from the beginning of May until June.

April 2016 – Sakuracha from Fukuoka, Kyūshū

April 2016 – Sakuracha from Fukuoka, Kyūshū

Spring is here! This month we selected a Sakuracha (桜茶), from the prefecture of Fukuoka (福岡) in Kyūshū (九州). Sakuracha Sakuracha (桜茶) literally means a cherry blossom (桜) tea (茶). It’s not a green tea, but an infustion made of salted cherry blossoms. Sakuracha became popular among people of

October 2015 – Kamairicha from Gokase

October 2015 – Kamairicha from Gokase

This month we have selected a Kamairicha (釜入り茶) from Gokase (五ヶ瀬), in the prefecture of Miyazaki (宮崎). Kamairicha Kamairicha is a roasted green tea. Generally, Japanese green tea is made by steaming tea leaves immediately after harvesting, before the fermentation starts. On the other hand, tealeaves of Kamairicha are not

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

A Trip to Kagoshima

A Trip to Kagoshima

Exciting news: next week I will be travelling to Kagoshima (鹿児島), the southernmost city of Kyushu (九州). I've been to Kagoshima many times, but I'm always in awe when in front of the almighty Sakurajima (桜島): a very active volcano in the bay facing the city. Of course I will