#0428.K2 Koukien Tea Garden: Wakocha Kanaya Midori Single Cultivar Black Tea from Kirishima, KagoshimaOrganically produced wakocha (Japanese black tea) from a small family run farm, Koukien Tea Garden. This single cultivar tea was grown at the foot of the mountains in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Sisters Yurie and Akane Kawaguchi are continuously working hard to make their wakochas more delicious and enjoyable. About the cultivar: The kanaya midori cultivar was created in 1949 in the town of Kanaya, Shizuoka, (now part of Shimada City) by crossing

This is actually a miniature version of the bamboo whisk for use with mini-bowls used in outdoor tea ceremonies

Hiroshi Kobayashi is an award winning blender

As a bonus we will also include another 2 types of tea from women producers

Cultivar: Kanaya Midori

based on Japan standard values)

is the work of a veteran artisan who has thirty years’ experience in the task of spraying glaze alone

The 2nd steeping may use hotter water

with soft water generally recommended for Japanese teas

mellowness

Primary Sales Route: Online and retail shops

Selection criteria: Teas are selected at random at the time of purchase

Location: 3-17-8 Akasaka