The region around Miyakonojo City is the largest area of cultivation and third-largest producer by quantity of green tea in Miyazaki. As a result of its unique location in the valley basin at the foot of Mt. Kirishima volcano and the area's bracing climate, Miyakonojo is considered one of the best green tea terroirs in Miyazaki and even Japan as a whole. Miyakonojo is especially well-known for its excellent sencha.
This land has a unique microclimate as it is nestled between the Morogatakyuryo (hills) (諸県丘陵) to the northeast, the Wanitsuka Mountains (鰐塚山地) to the southeast, the Takakuma Mountains (高隈山地) to the west, and the Kirishima Mountains (霧島山) to the east. Combined with its exceptionally fertile soil, Miyakonojo benefits from tremendous conditions for the cultivation of green tea. The only other comparable regions in Japan are Uji and Kumamoto.
The climate in particular exemplifies how special Miyakonojo is. With 1,940 hours of sun, the region is truly sunbathed, and yet the average rainfall of 2,500mm (concentrated between June and September) is relatively high. Temperatures are mild and less warm than on the coast of Miyazaki. Significant fluctuations between day and night temperatures as well as between summer and winter also prove conducive to tea farming. Though the region also benefits from year round fog, compared to the rest of Miyazaki, Miyakonojo is relatively well protected against strong winds and storms.
Single Origin
This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Miyakonojo. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.
