The tea field is located in the fertile lands of southern Chiran in Kagoshima, Japan. The sun shines intensely over these coastal lowlands, thus encouraging the synthesis of bitter substances in the tea plants. The tea field has been certified organic since 1998 and utilises self-produced natural fertiliser that is fermented for 3 years and made from a nutritious combination of bamboo powder and mineral-rich stone. The fertile volcanic soil is further complemented by the ashes that are carried by the wind from the nearby active volcano, Mt. Sakurajima. The tea is shaded from the strong sun for 7 days before harvest and immediately washed with water after harvest to cleanse away volcanic ash. The tea farmer takes special pride in the use of older, traditional rolling and drying machinery that is made of bamboo rather than plastic. The bamboo components ensure the high quality of the tea during processing.
Bancha Kaori
Tea Bags Organic
Premium 92 P.
SKU
5546-bio
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Especially aromatic, organic bancha made from the rare Kariban middle harvest before the Meban harvest. Custom-made by the renowned organic farms Nishi and Nuruki Seicha in Kagoshima. Ideal as an evening tea in practical tea bags.
- Mild and low in caffeine
- Rare and especially fresh kariban middle harvest
- Renowned organic farms custom-produce the tea for Yoshi en
- Brief shading of the leaves due to intense sunlight
- Extremely mineral-rich, volcanic soil
- High mineral richness as a result of regular ash fall (from nearby volcano)
| Character | Aromatic, fresh hay, slightly bitter |
| Tea Garden | Collaboration between Nuruki and Nishi Seicha |
| Terroir | Chiran & Makizono, Kagoshima |
| Harvest | Kariban (刈番), a few days after the 1st harvest, end of May 2023 |
| Cultivar | Yabukita, Yutakamidori, Saemidori, Okumidori and others |
| Elevation | 160–250m |
| Steaming | Short (asamushi, 38 seconds) |
| Shading | 7-10 days |
| Organic Cert. | JAS, EU certified organic |
| Laboratory Tests | Radioactivity (Region 11/2019) |
| Grade | 92/100 p. (bancha category); Premium |
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Tea Farm
Nuruki Seicha
The fields of Nuruki Seicha are located in the shadows of Kaimon Mountain (開聞岳) in southern Chiran, not far from Mt. Sakurajima. The Nuruki family has cultivated tea for over 20 years according to organic standards and comprehensive cultivation methods. We at Yoshi en hold the Nuruki family's dedication to tea in high regard. Yuichiro Nuruki is the third generation of his family to run the farm. His father succeeded in converting the tea farm into an organic farm in the late 1990s, when agriculture in Chiran was still predominantly characterised by conventional cultivation methods. This was a challenging endeavour, particularly in the beginning. At first, the Nuruki family was ridiculed for their attempts to convert to organic farming and avoid the use of pesticides, and they had little experience or help with the transition. Yuichiro Nuruki's father, however, was not intimidated and today the Nuruki Tea Factory proudly produces premium organic teas that are notable for their strong character and nutritional benefits.
Nishi Seicha
A successful tea farm currently operated by 3 brothers and their wives. The farm was founded in 1954 and has been passed down for 3 generations. Due to high demand, the farm not only sells their own teas, but also organises partnerships and sales for other farmers in the region.
Character
Flavour
An aromatic and somewhat stronger bancha with distinct notes of fresh hay and green grass. Strong character, subtly bitter, very low caffeine, pleasant as an evening tea.
Leaf
Grass green, flat needles
Cup
Delicate yellow
Bancha
Bancha is a key component of the Japanese green tea tradition and is made from the larger leaves of later harvests, with premium banchas being produced from leaves of the early intermediate harvest (meban). The tea is very mild and alkaline-mineral. An important macrobiotic tea, ideal to enjoy in the evening.
Laboratory Tests
We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.
Yoshi En
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