For October, Tomotcha takes you to Tsuwano (津和野) in the Shimane Prefecture (島根県) for a cup of Zaracha (ざら茶). Photo courtesy of the tea producer. Zaracha: An Ancient Tradition for Modern Well-being Zaracha is a traditional Japanese drink that has been consumed since the Edo period (江戸時代), especially in the

This month we selected a Zaracha (ざら茶) from the region of Tsuwano (津和野), in the prefecture of Shimane (島根). Field of Kawaraketsumei in the prefecture of Shimane Zaracha As I told you about the Shimane (島根) prefecture last month, it becomes a special place for Japanese deities in October. Zaracha

I had never heard of Zaracha (ざら茶) until my friend told me about this tea. He recently went to Tsuwano (津和野) in the prefecture of Shimane (島根) to make this tea. Jumping on this opportunity, I decided to choose Zaracha for this month. Zaracha Zaracha (ざら茶) is not made from