NEW [Grown without pesticide]
Floral, roasted sweet potato, milky
Umami★☆☆☆ / Astringency★★☆☆
Body★★★☆ / Firing★★★☆

Ureshino, in Saga Prefecture, primarily produces steamed tamaryokucha. However, in the past, the region used to be an important production zone for kama-iri cha.
This kama-iri cha was made using the Sayama-kaori cultivar, which originated in Saitama. It is now rather widespread throughout the country and is famous not only for its astringency, but also for its distinct fragrance.
In the fragrance, we find this discreet note called “kama-ka,” which evokes grilled sweet potato and has creamy, floral notes.
These “kama-ka” notes are very present on the palate and are accompanied by almost smoky nuances. There are light astringency, floral, and citrus floral notes. It is a very powerful tea.
Subsequent infusions have more distinct aromas. They are also sweeter and more velvety. In the mouth, the tea is finally rounder all while remaining very aromatic.
This is a distinct, rich, intense kama-iri cha, which, it needs to be said, are even more interesting in the second and third infusions.

Type of tea: Kama-iri cha
Origin: Yarabune, Ureshino area, Ureshino Municipality, Saga Prefecture
Cultivar: Sayama-kaori
Harvest: May 2th, 2025