#3114 Yame "Tsuchi" Gyokuro Saemidori S/O 2023 5g
Recommended Brewing Method
- Amount of Water : 60 ml
- Water Temp : 120°F (50°C)
- Brewing Time : 120 sec
About This Tea
- Region : Yame - Fukuoka
- Producer : Toshiro I.
- Tea Type : Gyokuro
Cultivation and Harvesting Environment
- Cultivar : Saemidori
- Harvesting Time : First-flush
- Harvesting Method : Machine harvesting
- Shaping Style : Horizontal shaping
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Toshiro I.
The "Tsuchi" Collection
Toshiro I. is an artisan of tea leaves with 40 years of experience.
Despite the skeptics who said he couldn't grow and harvest tea leaves organically, he persevered and is now one of the pioneers of organically-grown tea leaves in Japan.
His passion is put into the study of earth and soil; the soil he chose is as soft as a cloud in the sky and as moist as a dewy petal, enabling the rich and clear sweetness of his tea leaves.
Such tea leaves he is proud of are named “Tsuchi”, which means “earth” and “soil” in Japanese.
This is a masterpiece only possible by combining the passion for co-existence with nature and his craftsmanship, and it reminds us of the mightiness and ephemerality of the Earth we are living on.
Region
Yame - Fukuoka
Yame, located in southwestern Fukuoka in western Japan, is one of Japan's most prestigious luxury tea-producing regions. It has a mild climate and is surrounded by rich nature.
It is well known for its luxury gyokuro, and 40% of all Japanese gyokuro is made here. The tea leaves, aromatically rich and wonderfully sweet, have won various awards at numerous tea fairs.
Tea type
Gyokuro
Gyokuro — made through a unique cultivation method known as hifuku saibai (shade growing) — has a strong sweetness, umami, and a rich aroma.
It is considered to be the most exquisite type of Japanese tea. Thus, its rich flavor is ideal for extra relaxing experiences and accommodating special guests.
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We want our customers to explore the diversity and profoundness of the masterpieces of tea leaves by tasting the differences between terroirs, characteristics, and nuances. Thus, the tea leaves we have to offer are all available by the cup (5g each and 2-4g each for matcha). Choose 10 packages of tea leaves and make your own tea box.
The tea leaves you choose will be packaged by our staff and delivered by FedEx.
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All the tea leaves we offer are grown at gardens we trust, nurtured in the breeze, under the sun, and on the rich soil.
The tea specialists at Ka:en Japan visit each garden by themselves and handpick only the finest ones by scrutinizing all the leaves to share with you. Learn more
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