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May 2016 - Murakamicha from Niigata

May 2016 - Murakamicha from Niigata

This month we selected a tea from Murakami -Murakamicha (村上茶)- in the prefecture of Niigata (新潟). Murakamicha Murakamicha is one of the green teas produced the most North of Japan. Tea leaves fade under -10ºC (14ºF), however, as snow covers the plants completely during winter it protects them from

February 2016 – Honyamacha from Shizuoka

February 2016 – Honyamacha from Shizuoka

This month we selected a Honyamacha (本山茶) from Shizuoka (静岡), in the prefecture of Shizuoka (静岡). Honyamacha We finally introduce you a green tea from Shizuoka. Half of Japanese green teas are produced there. The name of Shizuoka evokes us green tea immediately. The temperate climate and sunshine hours make

July 2015 - Sencha from Kagoshima

July 2015 - Sencha from Kagoshima

For the July shipment, we have selected a Sencha (煎茶) from Kagoshima (鹿児島). This tea qualifies as a Shincha (新茶) since it is made from the first harvest of the year. Sencha Sencha (煎茶) is the most popular green tea in Japan, and is served with most Japanese meals. 80%