CHIRAN

CHIRAN TEA FIELDS EXTENDING TO THE SEA

CHIRAN

Kagoshima Prefecture

South-Western Kyushu. Minami-Kyushu area (Kagoshima) regroups three smaller regions: Ei, Kawabate and Chiran itself. Together, these regions produce the biggest volume of green tea of all Japan, overcoming Shizuoka.Thanks to its southern location, this area enjoys the earliest first tea picking of the country, with delicious "Shincha" (new tea) available already from March.

Thanks to its more clement weather and the proximity of several active volcanoes, the tea grown in this area has a distinctive quality that is celebrated all throughout Japan. Several cultivars that are very sensitive to cold can be grown successfully only in that area. In a general way Chiran Teas tend to be more sweet compared to other regions.
    7 products
    NAOMI

    Premium Sencha

    ORGANIC: Yes   WEIGHT: 100g

    An organic fukamushi sencha with a full mouthfeel, aromatic and vibrant, with notes of spinach, pea tendrils and yuzu. First harvest tea.
    MITSUE

    Competition Sencha

    ORGANIC: No   WEIGHT: 50g

    This competition-grade sencha from Chiran is wonderfully fragrant and balanced. Deep-steamed, with low caffeine levels, a rare and delicious treat.
    NAOKO

    High-Grade Sencha

    ORGANIC: Yes   WEIGHT: 100g

    Refreshing and sweet, this organic tea is packed with umami. A high-grade deep-steamed sencha that can be enjoyed in the early afternoon.
    MITSUMI

    High-Grade Sencha

    ORGANIC: No   WEIGHT: 50g

    A deep-steamed sencha with notes of bean sprouts and watercress accented by notes of wildflowers and kumquat peel.
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    REI

    Premium Sencha

    ORGANIC: No   WEIGHT: 50g

    A bright and refreshing sencha with notes of zucchini, buttered spinach, and sweetgrass, with a lingering sweetness and rich umami.
    REN

    High-grade Sencha

    ORGANIC: No   WEIGHT: 50g

    A light-body sencha with notes of steamed broccoli, pine nut, and water chestnut, as well as dried gardenia and spring flowers. First harvest.
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    IKKYU EXCELLENCE BOX

    Premium Gyokuro

    ORGANIC: No   WEIGHT: 3x50g

    A luxury box bringing together 3 x 50g of our finest green teas. The perfect gift for the most discerning tea connoisseurs.

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