#0470.M3 Kai Tea Garden: Shaded Kamairicha - Sawayaka 爽 - 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd PlaceAlso available in an Engawa Gift Can format. 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place winner in the Kamairicha category (Ministry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award ) this tea from renowned tea farm Kai Tea Garden was shaded for an ultra delicate leaf and lightly pan roasted before rolling and drying. Unlike regular Kamairicha, competition grade shaded kamairicha is light and delicate, rather than full bodied and toasty. This creates a

length 17 cm

This type of tea pot is similar to a Chinese gaiwan in that there is no strainer

Package may be slightly different from photo depending on the production lot

Small: approx

the ceramic ware called “Risen-yaki” was created and it was the first challenge in the country to try ceramics painting by using copper plate

Japanese Name: かりがね　宇治抹茶入茎茶

A certified organic version made from a different okumidori tea field that has been certified organic is available here — Ipponmatsu Matcha

First steeping: Tea: 5g

artisanal farm)

Material: sakura bark

Kai Tea Garden (Official Japanese name Soki Meicha) is a small farm in Nobeoka

Tencha  is the name of the leaf used to make matcha