Yamakai, meaning "Mountain Ravine," is a unique cultivar developed in 1935 at the Shizuoka Agricultural Laboratory. A cross between Yabukita and an unknown variety, it was officially named in 1967 but never registered. Known for its fine, diamond-shaped leaves and...

Nanmei is an early ripening cultivar known for its quality and strong umami, which rivals that of the popular Sae Midori. Its early maturation makes it particularly suitable for cultivation in warm climates. The name “Nanmei” is composed of two...

We are excited to introduce single-cultivar sencha Meiryoku as our first limited-edition tea from the 2024 harvest. The name Meiryoku comes from the Chinese characters mei (茗), often used for “tea” in China, and ryoku (緑), meaning green. Its name...

Named after the striking image of reddish leaves and buds reaching skyward toward the sun, this unique cultivar offers a truly special experience. Upon laying your eyes on the dry leaf, you immediately notice a unique black hue. This darker...

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  Kamairicha is the Japanese term for pan-fired green tea. While most Japanese teas use steaming as the kill-green process (to denature oxidizing enzymes and keep the leaf green), this tea uses the pan-firing method used in China and most...