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March 2026 – Karigane from Hoshino

March 2026 – Karigane from Hoshino

This month we travel to the village of Hoshino (星野村), tucked in the mountains of Yame (八女) on the island of Kyūshū (九州), for a Karigane (雁ヶ音) brought to us by Tsuji Baikōen (辻梅香園). A Stem Tea from Yame Karigane is a stem tea, made from the slender stalks and

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

March 2021 – Kabusecha from Fukuoka

March 2021 – Kabusecha from Fukuoka

This month, we selected a Kabusecha (かぶせ茶), from the region of Yame (八女) in the prefecture of Fukuoka (福岡). Kabusecha from Yame Kabusecha is classified between Gyokuro (玉露) and Sencha (煎茶), and is somewhat more affordable than Gyokuro. It is prepared by covering the tea leaves to protect them from

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

February 2019 – Gyokuro from Hoshino

February 2019 – Gyokuro from Hoshino

Thank you for your patience! Finally, we are sending you Gyokuro again. This month we selected a Gyokuro (玉露) from the village of Hoshino (星野村), in the district of Yame (八女), in the prefecture of Fukuoka (福岡). Gyokuro It is said that Gyokuro is the king of Japanese green teas.

September 2015 - Gyokuro from Yame

September 2015 - Gyokuro from Yame

For the September shipment we have selected the highest grade tea of Japan -Gyokuro- from its greatest appellation: the city of Yame located in the Fukuoka prefecture. Gyokuro Gyokuro (玉露) is a type of Sencha (煎茶). It has a round and sweet taste with a brilliant green color, similar to