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"Many thanks for making "Fuji The Ultimate" available. I'm very partial to fukamushi sencha and this was outstanding. What was particularly delightful was that a distinctly flowery aftertaste developed quite some time after the last swallow; this was true of all three infusions. Just wonderful!"
Karen, NY
"I received the Tezumi sencha tea that I ordered
and am very pleased with the taste and quality of it.
I also received the product very quickly and I
appreciate the good service.
Thank you very much."
Bret Isaacson, CA
"I have tried so many different brands of green tea and I must say that your Gyokuro is the best! It is so light and refreshing and not bitter at all. Furthermore it provides many health benefits as it is particularly rich in antioxidants. I highly recommend this green tea. "
Jade, Australia
"The last part of the order Fuji The Ultimate shincha has arrived today. Thank you so much for your outstanding products, I love them all. I will certainly return to your site for future orders!"
Phuong Duong
Quebec, Canada
"I'm writing to confirm that I received my order of green tea last week and I would like to say how delighted I am with both your product, which is absolutely delicious as well as reasonably priced, and your service, which is reliable and efficient. I expect to be a regular customer of your company from now on."
Paul Murray.
Cork, Ireland
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Green Tea from Kagoshima
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Kagoshima prefecture is located at the Southern tip of Kyusu island and the second largest green tea production region after Shizuoka prefecture.
It is said that green tea was first introduced in Kagoshima by the monk from Uji, Kyoto about 700 years ago, but there are a few other theories.
In Kagoshima, other than Yabukita variety, many varieties of tea are cultivated, such as Yutakamidori, Asatsuyu, Saemidori, etc, taking advantage of its mild climate.
Proportion of Yabukita to total production of green tea in Kagoshima is only 41%, while the national average is 76%.
The proportion of Yutakamidori to total production of green tea in Kagoshima is 28%, while the national average is 5%.
With a wide variety of green tea, many of the producers in Kagoshima blend their tea with proficient skills in order to meet the needs of consumers. |
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| Our tea gardens are located at the high altitudes of Kaimondake mountain, which is also called Satsuma-Fuji and one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. |
| Product Name: | Yutakamidori Super Premium |
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Product No: | KG-S06 |
| Size: | 3.52oz (100g) |
| Price: | $25.8 |
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Our best Yutakamidori.
This tea is produced from first flush leaves of Yutakamidori, a variety of
tea plant, which are harvested around mid April.
1st. brew: invigorating scent & sweetness like Shincha with extremely rich in Umami. No bitterness and astringency.
2nd. brew: very good balance of Umami, sweetness and slight astringency.
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| Steaming: Medium |
| Year of Harvest: 2013 |
Brewing tips (for one person)
Amount of Tealeaves: 5g.
Amount of Water: 120cc / 4oz
Water Temperature: 60-70C / 140-158F
Steep: 1-2 minutes |
| Click here to see our complete menu of Kagoshima Green Tea. |
Green Tea from Yame
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Yame is located in southern part of Fukuoka prefecture, Kyushu island.
In Yame-shi, there are many ancient tomb groups, including the Iwatoyama tomb which is an officially-designated historical site, and many important artifact, such as a clay figure, stone people and stone horse.,etc, were excavated. Also, at the Edo period, it prospered as a physical distribution base, and became the center of the economy, culture and traffic of the Yame district.
Legend of Yametsuhime - The name "Yame" derives from a passage
in the Nihon Shoki, The Chronicles of Japan, the second oldest book of
classical Japanese history: "There is a goddess in this area. Her
name is Yametsuhime and she perpetually stays in the mountain."
Green tea of Yame has a long history and very famous for its richness and
sweetness, and won the prize of Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
at the national green tea show in the year 2005 and 2006.
The production share of Yame is less than 3% of the market of green tea
in Japan. But concerning the Gyokuro, the market share of Yame is over
50%.
Ralatively high in temperature during a day, and cold at night specific
to inland area, and 1600mm-2400mm rainfall per year are ideal environment
for cultivating quality green tea. |
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| Product Name: |
Gyokuro The Ultimate |
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Product No: |
YA-G01 |
| Size: |
1.76oz (50g) |
| Price: |
$25 |
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This gyokuro is also called Hon Gyokuro, meaning real Gyokuro.
Kabusecha is sometimes called Gyokuro or Netto Gyokuro, but they are not real Gyokuro.
Only first two leaves and buds picked by hands are used.
A full-flavored gyokuro.
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| Steaming: Medium |
| Year of Harvest: 2012 |
Brewing tips (for one person)
Amount of Tealeaves: 5g.
Amount of Water: 30cc / 1oz
Water Temperature: 40-50C / 104-122F
Steep: 2 minutes |
| Click here to see our complete menu of Yame Green Tea. |
Green Tea from Shizuoka
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About radiation test results for Shizuoka tea
Our Shizuoka teas are produced by "Fukamushi", deep-steaming
method, which is the best way to bring out excellent taste. Our tea producer
in Shizuoka uses only high quality tea leaves from contract farmers in
Haibara-cho, Shizuoka, giving them detailed instructions from soil enrichment
to the picking tea leaves. The producer won the Governor's Prizes several
times in the "Shizuoka Finishing Tea Fair" and "Tea Tasting
Competition." They finish teas with great care, and particularly emphasize
on the initial firing that greatly affects the aroma. Depending on the
nature of the tea, they use one of three kinds of machines: a traditional
"Yokoyama-style firing machine" which they have been using for
over 30 years since their grandfather's time, a "steam-sending-air-permeable
type dryer," drying tea with a flavor inherent to tea, and the latest
"microwave far-infrared radiation firing machine." Please enjoy
the harmonious delicious tea that combines the richness inherent to deep-steamed
tea, the sweet and astringent tastes. |
| Product Name: |
Fuji The Ultimate |
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Product No: |
SH01 |
| Size: |
3.5oz (100g) |
| Price: |
$34.7 |
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Our best "Fukamushi" green tea, taste so rich and flavorful.
Produced with experienced and fine craftsmanship using only hand picked first flush tealeaves.
Excellent balance of natural sweet aroma and astringent taste.
First flush: A flush is a picking of the leaves.
The first flush is the first picking of the season.
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| Steaming: Deep |
| Year of Harvest: 2013 |
| Click here to see our complete menu of Shizuoka Green Tea. |
Green Tea from Uji, Kyoto
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| Chemical-free and organic tea grown by farmers with the Artisan Spirit in Uji, Kyoto, one of the most famous tea growing regions in Japan. |
Comments from Mr. Michio Nakai, a tea farmer of organic tea
My determination fifteen years ago:
 I used to grow tea in a standard manner, but suddenly fifteen years ago, I made up my mind to grow chemical-free and organic tea. At that time, nobody thought about doing such a thing. Everyone was surprised at my decision and tried to persuade me to change my mind. As soon as I stopped using chemicals, bugs began to eat the tealeaves.
The tea did not grow as well as it used to and I could not grow it as merchandise. This situation continued for about three years. Making my living as a plasterer and a carpenter, I continuously made efforts to reform soil. People around me as well as my family worried about me, but things gradually turned for the better. I studied hard by myself.
I became one of the founding members of the Japan Organic & Natural Foods Association (JONA), and was in a position to lead organic and chemical-free farming methods. We gradually began to start grow high-quality tea about ten years ago. Of course, we still had problems concerning worm damage and taste deterioration, but for the last few years,
we could adequately compete with tea grown in a standard manner in quality and yield. The soil has turned to its natural conditions and the tea has revived its inherent resisting power. As a result of my efforts with an indescribable support of my family, We won the first prize in an agricultural fair in which standard-grown tea also competed. Click here to see our best organic green tea. |
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