#1010.TX ENGAWA - GEN 玄 / Kamairicha - Kai Seichaen - 2025 National Tea Competition Submission2025 National Tea Competition Submission KamairichaMasaya Kai Kai SeichaenTakachiho, MiyazakiYabukita Cultivar In 2025, this traditional kamairicha was selected for submission to Japans prestigious National Tea Competition. Produced by Masaya Kai of Kai Seichaen a fourth generation tea family rooted in Takachiho, Miyazaki this tea continues the regions long tradition of crafting kamairicha using the traditional pan firing method. The leaves are

ARTIST NAME Kaoli Nakamura (more info below)

It is baked at high temperatures and carbonized to give it a unique black color

Otoyo Village is more well known for its goishicha tea

Approximate size: 21 cm x 19 cm

This particular one from our supplier Chakouan has a strong savory umami aroma that is similar to gyokuro

Saitama 350-1303 JAPAN

Drinking tea cold or with milk or sugar also good

Small spots and other “variations” should be expected

This matcha has a pleasant bitterness balanced out by umami and creaminess

this matchawan has a unique coloring that reminds us of bright coral

Rather than simply disposing of the bamboo

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