EXPLORE Japanese Tea gift set

Harashima oolong : Yabe Village, East of Yame, Fukuoka 

In 2015 Harashima San gained certification for organic tea. The hardest part he shared with us was  ‘To make the decision in the first place’ He explains how he didn’t have a lot of concerns as if he failed he would try again. ‘This approach is an expression of my heart’

irie houjicha : Yame, Fukuoka
When Rob met Irie San he was immediately captivated by his passion for soil & commitment to the land – even convincing Rob to taste the soil.  The family commitment to the land, the community and the quality of the tea shines through in every cup.

iwasaki sencha: Okitsugawa River basin SHIZOUKA
The Iwasaki family have over 50 years experience in organic cultivation.   ‘We must not pollute the river water with pesticides and chemical fertilizers. It is the mountain people’s job to protect the mountain’s natural environment so that clean water can reach the people downstream.”

Tamarayokucha gaba : Oita, Japan
After attending agricultural college the father of  Takahashi San planted the first tea plants here. One day in the early 1990s when spraying pesticide the hose disconnected and he got covered in it – passing out. After this terrible incident the tea farm turned organic and has never looked back.  This tea is a specialty Takahashi San with vibrant fresh aroma & tangy sweetness of GABA
 

1 x Chakoshi : A useful deep tea infuser basket for cup or pot