Japanese Tea Items
Experience the true taste of Japan with our selection of premium teas. We offer a wide selection of Japanese tea all sourced directly from Japan. Our tea from the YAME region in Fukuoka Prefecture is a must-try, with its smooth, non-bitter taste and a lot of Umami flavor. Explore our variety of Sencha, Matcha, Houjicha and Gyokuro and discover your new favorite tea.
About YAME tea
YAME tea is the crown jewel of our store. YAME, a small town in southern Fukuoka, Japan, is famous for its high-quality tea production. For almost 20 years, YAME Gyokuro tea has been the first prize winner at the Japanese National Tea Competition. Only YAME Gyokuro following the processing methods is called “Dento Hon Gyokuro”, it means traditional and authentic Gyokuro tea.
Tea farmers of YAME passionately dedicate themselves to producing a tea that contains the perfect balance of umami and sweetness, with less bitterness.
Try YAME tea today, and let its delightful aroma and flavor transport you to Japan.
Meet our YAME tea expert
Our partner company, Kumagai Kogyoku-en has been crafting YAME tea for more than 150 years. YAME tea farmers carefully cultivate the tea, and Kogyoku-en select and blend these leaves meticulously to create our products. To ensure consistent flavor and quality year-round, our professionals evaluate the teas daily.
There are only 44 certified Japanese tea appraisers (blend and taster specialists) in, and Mr. Ryuji Kumagai, one of them, oversees the final touches on our tea. "I draw on years of experience to highlight each tea's unique qualities. Every tea is distinct, and I approach my work with the utmost seriousness to ensure our customers' satisfaction," he states.
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Our tea stands out as exceptional, thanks to his and dedication. His passion for quality ensures every sip is a delightful experience We invite you to savor the unique flavors that make our tea truly special.
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