Shizuoka, Japan
Renowned for its unparalleled views of Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka is a prefecture
situated on Honshu's Pacific coast. As the largest tea producing region in
Japan, Shizuoka is responsible for growing approximately 40% of the ocha, or
green tea.
Shizuoka is home to unique terrain, mineral rich soil, four distinct seasons,
and adequate rainfall with dense coastal fog; all of the necessary elements for
growing exceptional tea. Green tea plantations in Shizuoka date back to 1241
when a monk by the name of Shoichi Kokushi planted green tea seeds there that he
has obtained while on a trip to China.
Katahira's
shincha genmaicha
Toast, candied nuts, and light vegetal spring greens.
Oota's
shincha gyokuro
Deeply sweet aroma of freshly buttered greens and seaweed.
Katahira's
shincha sencha
Light layered cup with nutty umami and delicate apricot notes.