{"title":"Sueyoshi Tea Atelier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of \u003cstrong\u003eSueyoshi Tea Atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e, tea farmer \u003cstrong\u003eMataki Tatefumi\u003c\/strong\u003e believes tea brings forth connections. With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. Mataki-san takes pride in selecting the highest quality tea leaves and only harvests once a year. He is also proactive in preserving the biodiveristy of the region through the practice of Chagusaba Agriculture from Shizuoka Prefecture, recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2013 by UNESCO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w3-bar w3-black\"\u003eChagusaba Agricultural Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Chagusaba\" class=\"w3-container city\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChagusaba is a traditional farming method that dates back centuries, and is more commonly known for being practiced in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a farming method in which grasses such as \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esusuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (Japanese silver grass) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (broadleaf bamboo) from grasslands surrounding the tea fields are harvested, dried, then spread in the furrows between rows of plants in the tea fields.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChagusaba, literally “tea grass place”, encourages increased biodiversity where practiced and helps to create healthier soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method involves layering the dried grass by hand between the rows of plants to prevent weeds from growing, and adding to the microbiology of the soil, improving its quality. This results in soil that can better retain water, help control of weeds, and increase the effectiveness of fertilizer. Due to these benefits, tea bushes grown with the chagusaba method are less stressed, resulting in the healthy growth of tea plants, ultimately contributing to the improved flavor and aroma of tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile the flavor may be worth the effort, chagusaba is well known to be time consuming. It is truly a labor of love!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Soo\" class=\"w3-container city\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoo, Kagoshima\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoo region is located in Kagoshima on the border beside Miyazaki Prefecture. Located by the stunning mountainous regions of Kirishima known for producing arguably the best sencha in Japan, Soo region has an ideal topography and climate for tea cultivation, similar to that of Uji district in Kyoto (very famous for high quality Japanese tea). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLocated in a valley, the climate of the Soo region features large temperature differences between night and day, a characteristic which encourages the tea plant to draw nutrients from the roots to the leaves creating delicious tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecognizing the optimal tea cultivation characteristics of the region, historical records say Ikeda Teiki (1733-1802), a samurai and doctor of Miyakonojo, learned tea cultivation in Uji, Kyoto, and brought it to this area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sueyoshi-tea-atelier-003-green-hojicha","title":"#0643.K2 Sueyoshi Tea Atelier: 2026 Green Hojicha Kaguwashi 末吉銘茶 青焙じ茶 馨し","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2026\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2 Stars)⭐️NEW⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted delicately by tea farmer Mataki Tatefumi until just before the leaves begin to turn brown, this Green Hojicha or Aohojicha 青ほうじ茶 can be considered a very light roast or a very strong green roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki Tatefumi practices the Chagusaba agricultural method for growing tea leaves in which grass (primarily suzuki) grown around the fields are cut, dried, and laid between the tea hedges to prevent weed growth and to fertilize the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2026\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2 Stars)⭐️NEW⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (1 Star)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2022 \u003c\/a\u003e(1 Star)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2021 \u003c\/a\u003e(1 Star)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greattasteawards.co.uk\/results2020?_token=uqOl7IkvMMTw1HWQq16HdgRkd6vnzlbRMQ7fc2N5\u0026amp;sort_options_limit=50\u0026amp;sort_options_sort_direction=desc\u0026amp;sort_options_sort_by=rating\u0026amp;Keyword=Atelier+Sueyoshi+Seicha\u0026amp;mg_rating_id=\u0026amp;mg_category_id=\u0026amp;country_id=\u0026amp;county_id=\u0026amp;filter=Search\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 Stars)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2020 (Silver \u003cspan\u003eMedal\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2019 (Silver \u003cspan\u003eMedal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeas of the World Contest AVPA 2019 (Gold Medal)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet and simultaneously toasty aroma is unique. Not green tea, but not quite the aroma of hojicha either. The flavor is also a combination of the toastiness of hojicha, with sweet vegetal-ness and a slightly astringent aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea.\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: Soo, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes Chagusaba Agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very lightly roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki Takefumi, 3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of Sueyoshi Tea Atelier, believes tea brings forth connections. With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. Mataki-san takes pride in selecting the highest quality tea leaves (harvested once a year), leaves that have been grown with time and deep care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is also proactive in preserving the biodiveristy of the region thru the practice of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sueyoshi-tea-atelier#chagusaba\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChagusaba Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e from Shizuoka Prefecture, recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2013 by UNESCO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sueyoshi Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43081554034793,"sku":"sue003-010-y26","price":440.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43081554067561,"sku":"sue003-100-y26","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Sueyoshi bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42312916238441,"sku":"sue003-100x10-y26","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0643.K2_Sueyoshi_Tea_Atelier_Green_Hojicha_Kaguwashi.png?v=1765872818"},{"product_id":"sueyoshi-tea-atelier-001-furusato-no-hana-saemidori-fukamushi-kabusecha-from-kagoshima","title":"#0641.K2 Sueyoshi Tea Atelier: Naturally Grown \"Furusato no Hana\" Saemidori Fukamushi Kabusecha from Kagoshima 末吉銘茶 郷里の華 さえみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis award winning Saemidori cultivar kabusecha harvested in late April is part of Sueyoshi’s Furusato no Hana series (郷里の華 ). Literally, “hometown flower”, the name will conjure up feelings of nostalgia for the countryside, transporting you to the tea fields of the Soo region on the Southernmost main island of Japan, Kagoshima. Considered by many to be Mataki-san’s finest tea, this kabusecha offers a harmonious balance of flavors, especially popular among women. Also a delightfully refreshing cold brew for the summer time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2026\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (2 Stars) ⭐️NEW⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (2 Stars)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Leafies Awards 2023 (Highly Commended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 202\u003c\/a\u003e2 (3 Stars)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Leafies Awards 2022 (Gold Medal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2021 (\u003c\/a\u003e3 Stars)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2020\u003c\/a\u003e (1 Star)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greattasteawards.co.uk\/results\/stockists\/146957\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2021\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"2020 Superior Taste Award\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taste-institute.com\/en\/awarded-products\/product-details\/9018098\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Superior Taste Award (International Taste Institute’s jury of the world’s best Chefs \u0026amp; Sommeliers)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2020 (Gold Medal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2019 (2 Stars)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeas of the World 2019 Gourmet Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2019 (SilverMedal)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Award 2018 (Fine Product Award)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki \u003cspan\u003eTatefumi\u003c\/span\u003e practices the Chagusaba agricultural method for growing tea leaves in which grass (primarily suzuki) grown around the fields are cut, dried, and laid between the tea hedges to prevent weed growth and to fertilize the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 70C\/160F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetness 4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAstringency 1\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitterness 2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUmami 5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen Roast 3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soo, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes Chagusaba Agriculture, shaded for extra umami flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushi) and lightly green-roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki \u003cspan\u003eTatefumi\u003c\/span\u003e, 3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of Sueyoshi Tea Atelier, believes tea brings forth connections. 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With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. 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