{"title":"Kajihara Tea Garden","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eToshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara_Tea_Gardens_view_480x480.jpg?v=1601988294\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInheriting the tea garden from his father and grandfather, Kajihara-san struggled for years to create a sustainable tea business as prices for tea fell and consumers switched to bottled tea. In order to make ends meet and keep the tea garden flourishing, Kajihara-san took a job as a factory operator for the local Agriculture coop. He also worked as heavy machinery operator building forest access roads and took on more financially stable crops such as rice, onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Despite many setbacks and hurdles, Kajihara-san persevered on the path of tea that his ancestors had walked before him.  During this time, he refined his cultivation and processing techniques. Today in his late 50s, he is an award-winning producer of kamairicha green tea, black tea, and oolong tea. He takes particular pride in his traditional kamairicha folk tea. Even during a time when tea farmers, wholesalers and businesses are moving more towards steamed tea, his farm sticks to the rare and more labor intensive kamairicha manufacturing methods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThrough tea, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKajihara-san hopes to make people smile and believes it are the connections with people that matter and that make the world turn.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In July 2020, their tea farms received damage due to the heavy flooding in Kyushu. Throughout this time, their tea farms received support and encouragement from all over Japan and Kajihara-san has been able to restore the damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKajihara-san feels there are still many hurdles ahead but he is always encouraged by the compliments and cheers from customers and the smiles that come with the “Oishi! (delicious, in Japanese)” after a cup of tea. With these motivations he continues forward on the tea path, one day at a time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\" width=\"480x480\" height=\"480x480\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKajihara-san lives in a rural mountain village called \u003cstrong\u003eTsuge in Ashikita town, Kumamoto prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e (located in the Southwest coast of Kyushu island) where there are only 9 \u003c\/span\u003efamily hamlets\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir tea farms are dispersed in their village as well as in the mountains. While their tea fields are extensive, they are spread across the mountainous slopes so one cannot use the large motor-propelled tea manufacturing machines common in lowland fields. Kajihara-san’s family uses a mid-sized tea harvesting machine carried and operated by 3 people. In comparison to large scale tea farms, it may be less efficient and it can actually be quite dangerous as the tea bushes are grown on a slope. Even under these challenging conditions, Kajihara-san feels at home in their beautiful location where there is thick fog and large temperature differences between day and night (i.e., ideal conditions for growing tea). The fresh air and clean water are full of life giving energy. Kajihara-san especially enjoys being able to fully feel and sense the differences and transitions across the four seasons in the mountains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn recent years tea enthusiasts from all over Japan and even abroad have come to visit Kajihara tea gardens. Guests are always impressed by the home made tea made in the rural mountains of Kumamoto. During a visit, one can enjoy tea time at Kajihara-san’s place, with their original kamairicha and Japanese black tea, brewed by the owners themselves! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Tsuge_Spring_480x480.jpg?v=1601033750\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara_Tea_Summer_480x480.jpg?v=1601988144\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara_Tea_Summer_480x480.jpg?v=1601988144\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKajihara-san's Green Friendly Teas: Eco-Friendly Points \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Fuel Use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKamairichas require less fuel use in comparison to the most common type of green tea that is produced in Japan, sencha. While sencha is made by steaming fresh leaves with steam, kamairicha is made by directly roasting the picked fresh leaves in an iron kettle over an open flame. Note that Kajihara-san is not making a statement though to say that senchas are not environmentally friendly. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimal Use of Fertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e In comparison to other perennial crops, tea requires more fertilizer, because multiple harvests of young leaves takes away a lot of the nutrients and energy that the bush takes from the ground and the sun. In recent years, the burden this places on the environment has become an issue and fertilizer recommendations have been re-evaluated, leading to decreased use of fertilizer throughout prefectures. Kajihara-san’s farm makes a conscious effort to use less than half of the recommended amount, which they feel is still excessive. They are hoping to further decrease the use of fertilizer as they build a healthy soil using organic and local nutrient sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Pesticides since 2000:\u003c\/strong\u003e At Kajihara Tea Gardens, pesticides and fungicides have not been used since the year 2000. Previously, they only utilized 2 or 3 times a year. However, the applications were tedious and Kajihara-san also felt it was not good for humans or for the tea.  There were a few years, after completely stopping chemical use, when their tea bushes suffered disease and pest outbreaks, but they have not had recent problems. This makes them think the tea farm ecology has readjusted and found a strong and stable place.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAntique Machinery and Use of Five Senses: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKajihara-san’s tea farm has been around for approximately 60 years. Their factory was rebuilt about 30 years ago and is still functioning well today. Kajihara-san feels it is unnecessary to purchase new technology even if these machines are efficient and difficult to adjust (i.e., in comparison to the new models). Their farm sticks to the philosophy of fixing machinery by themselves and if a technician cannot repair it, they will look for used machinery. The most antique machinery Kajihara-san owns is their round pot (丸釜), which was made early in during the Showa period (~1926). While modern equipment includes sophisticated sensors to monitor environmental conditions and adjust its functioning, their antique machines have no sophisticated sensors and require careful manual adjustment with the changing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etemperature, humidity, and the condition of the tea leaves. Their tea is therefore dependent upon the five human senses of humans, experience and intuition. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara_Tea_Gardens_Machine_480x480.jpg?v=1601035100\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara_Tea_Gardens_480x480.jpg?v=1601988270\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"homemade-lemongrass-and-kamairicha-herb-tea","title":"#0353.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden: #04 Homemade Lemongrass and Kamairicha Herb Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique herbal blend of Kajihara-san's home made refreshing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/all\/lemongrass\" title=\"lemongrass products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elemongrass\u003c\/a\u003e and the umami of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kamairicha\" title=\"Kamairicha - pan-fired green tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekamairicha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it can also be enjoyed cold, this homemade herbal tea is popular year round! A wonderful tea to have amongst your selection of teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: No pesticides, no chemical fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation from Kajihara-san\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor enjoying hot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90C\/194F, 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the first steep, you will sense the kamairicha. With the second steep, the refreshing scent of lemongrass will become apparent. Please enjoy many steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor enjoying cold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea: \u003c\/b\u003e10 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours in the refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Water\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 liter (cold water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steeping for longer period of time will bring out the \u003cem\u003eshibumi\u003c\/em\u003e (astringency) and bitterness. When it is ready to drink, we recommend transferring it to a different pitcher (i.e., without the tea leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca alt=\"Kajihara Tea Garden\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the Kajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajihara Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40460813009001,"sku":"kaji036-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":32852856602729,"sku":"kaji036-100","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":40460812615785,"sku":"kaji036-1kg","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kajihara-tea-garden-04-homemade-lemongrass-and-kamairicha-herb-tea-162595.jpg?v=1691991667"},{"product_id":"densho","title":"#0351.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden #02: Densho, Kamairicha Green Tea from Kumamoto 伝承 釜炒り茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKajihara Tea Garden’s best selling tea, \"Densho\" (meaning \"tradition\" in Japanese).\u003c\/strong\u003e This original kamairicha is produced from 60-year old tea bushes grown from seed (zairai) and then blended with okuyataka and yabukita cultivar tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the main zairai tea bushes are located on a steep slope (at least 30 degrees), the tea is made with a lot of care and effort. Yes, the tea work on this farm can even be dangerous at times! Made through the traditional kamairicha producing method, this tea has a relatively strong scent but is refreshing to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamairicha (literally pan-fired tea) is a type of tea processing method that was brought from China in the 15th-16th century. Instead of steaming the leaf to stop oxidization, a processor will instead lightly heat the leaf in a pan to stop oxidization. It is then rolled while drying. Kamairicha products are mostly made in the Kyushu region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Zairai main with Okuyutaka and Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: pan-fired instead of steamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation from Kajihara-san\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60-90 sec (10-15 sec, on 2nd; 30-60 sec on 3rd steeping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: To steep kamairicha, it is best to steep in a higher temperature of about 80 degrees Celsius. This will ensure producing the richness of kamairicha. In general, teas give out \"umami\" with lower temperatures and scent and \"shibumi\" (astringency) can be achieved through higher temperatures. Kajihara-san suggests experimenting day-to-day depending on your state of being (mood, health, etc).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca alt=\"Kajihara Tea Garden\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the Kajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajihara Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40427267981417,"sku":"kaji0011-010-y26","price":385.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41191833501801,"sku":"kaji0011-080-y26","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/4C6D9B99-B132-4732-BD27-BD98214063C1.jpg?v=1692159503"},{"product_id":"kajihara-tea-garden-izumi-wakocha","title":"#0352.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden: #03 Rare Izumi First Flush Black tea (Wakocha) 春摘みいずみ和紅茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft spring buds were harvested and finished with a light fermentation to produce \u003cstrong\u003eKajihara Tea Garden's wakocha (Japanese black tea), Izumi First Flush\u003c\/strong\u003e. Characterized by a light golden color, the fruity scent of Izumi's full leaves will spread all throughout your mouth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1960, the Izumi cultivar was registered by the Tea Farming Forestry divison as No.24 and given the name, \"Izumi\". It was originally cultivated for the production of kamairicha. The Izumi cultivar's parent is Benihomare, which holds a floral scent. In recent years, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea handful of producers have become interested in producing fermented wakocha (black tea)\u003c\/span\u003e. Thus, while the Izumi cultivar is rare, it is receiving increased attention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Izumi bushes at Kajihara Tea Garden were planted 5 years ago\u003c\/span\u003e. It has taken patience and care but finally this year (2020), it was ready to be harvested. Kajihara-san feels the Izumi variety is full of potential and he is looking forward to improving their techniques and skills for making fragrant wakocha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Izumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 minutes (please adjust to personal preference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca alt=\"Kajihara Tea Garden\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the Kajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajihara Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40678090604649,"sku":"kaji055-010","price":825.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":32852888420457,"sku":"kaji055-080","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":40679537901673,"sku":"kaji055-500","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/YunomiBag-Generic-jpg.jpg?v=1774736471"},{"product_id":"kajihara-tea-garden-densho-premium-kamairicha-green-tea-from-kumamoto","title":"#0350.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden: #01 Densho Premium, Kamairicha Green Tea from Kumamoto 伝承プレミアム 釜炒り茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensho Premium Kamairicha green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from the youngest (earliest May harvest) leaves of 60-year old tea bushes grown from seed (zairai) and then blended with similarly premium okuyataka cultivar tea leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the main zairai tea bushes are located on a steep slope (at least 30 degrees), the tea is made with a lot of care and effort. Yes, the tea work on this farm can even be dangerous at times! Made through the traditional kamairicha producing method, this tea has a relatively strong scent but is refreshing to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamairicha (literally pan-fired tea) is a type of tea processing method that was brought from China in the 15th-16th century. Instead of steaming the leaf to stop oxidization, a processor will instead lightly heat the leaf in a pan to stop oxidization. It is then rolled while drying. Kamairicha products are mostly made in the Kyushu region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Zairai main with Okuyutaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: pan-fired instead of steamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation from Kajihara-san\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: To steep kamairicha, it is best to steep in a higher temperature of about 90 degrees Celsius. This will ensure producing the richness of kamairicha. In general, teas give out “umami” with lower temperatures and scent and “shibumi” (astringency) can be achieved through higher temperatures. Kajihara-san suggests experimenting day-to-day depending on your state of being (mood, health, etc).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" class=\"btn\" alt=\"Kajihara Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the Kajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajihara Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43127987667049,"sku":"kaji0019-010-y26","price":454.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 60g \/ 2.1 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41191828750441,"sku":"kaji0019-060-y26","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32852873674857,"sku":"kaji0019-010-y25","price":454.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kajihara-tea-garden-01-2022-densho-premium-kamairicha-green-tea-from-kumamoto-447944.jpg?v=1757644703"},{"product_id":"kajihara-tea-garden-koushun-first-flush-black-tea-wakocha","title":"#0354.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden: Award Winning Koushun First Flush Black Tea (Wakocha) 春摘み香駿和紅茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft spring buds were harvested and finished with a light oxidization to produce \u003cstrong\u003eKajihara Tea Garden's wakocha (Japanese black tea).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoushun\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cross between \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\/kurasawa\" title=\"Kurasawa Tea Cultivar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ekurasawa\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\/kanaya-midori\" title=\"Kanaya Midori Tea Cultivar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ekanaya midori\u003c\/a\u003e cultivars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal Award winner at the 2023 Leafies Awards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spring harvested koshun black tea from Kajihara-san won Five Stars at the 2022 Japanese Tea Festival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e: Black Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Koushun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 minutes (please adjust to personal preference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" class=\"btn\" alt=\"Kajihara Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLearn more about the Kajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajihara Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40329937223785,"sku":"kaji06-010","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":40679671955561,"sku":"kaji06-080","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":40679672348777,"sku":"kaji06-500","price":19000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/1783B3AA-596C-47D6-B2D6-56BC2EA9738C.jpg?v=1698713520"},{"product_id":"kajihara-tea-garden-07-koushun-second-flush-black-tea-wakocha","title":"#0355.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden: #07 Koushun Second Flush Summer Black Tea (Wakocha) 夏摘み香駿和紅茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer leaves were harvested and processed by oxidization to produce \u003cstrong\u003eKajihara Tea Garden's wakocha (Japanese black tea).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoushun\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cross between \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\/kurasawa\" title=\"Kurasawa Tea Cultivar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekurasawa\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\/kanaya-midori\" title=\"Kanaya Midori Tea Cultivar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekanaya midori\u003c\/a\u003e cultivars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e: Black Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Koushun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10g - Yunomi bag, 80g - original bag, 1kg - bulk bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 minutes (please adjust to personal preference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. 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