Special features in location, cultivation and processing
The Matsuyama sub-region is considered one of Kagoshima’s finest growing areas for both Gyokuro and Sencha. Its volcanic Akahoya soil provides excellent natural drainage, creating ideal conditions for tea cultivation. The tea fields lie around 190 metres above sea level in the inland hills of Kagoshima. Here, temperatures are slightly cooler than the regional average and the difference between day and night is more pronounced. At the same time, the overall climate remains mild, making it particularly well-suited to the cultivation of Gyokuro, especially early-harvest cultivars.
Matcha Ikkyu
The best organic matchas in Japan, besides Uji and Hoshino, come from the top region of Kirishima in southern Kyushu. We obtain the tencha directly from Kirishima's leading organic tencha farm, which is well-known in Japan. For our Matcha Ikkyu, we select only the highest quality of the 1st harvest leaves, and have them ground specially for us in Uji, in one of the top granite stone mills in Japan. This guarantees the best possible preservation of nutrients, as well as an impeccable texture, creaminess and full flavour.
Single Origin
This tea comes 100% from the above-mentioned tea field in Matsuyama, Shibushi, sourced directly from the tea processor next to the tea farm.
Organic Certification
PL-EKO-01
Nicht-EU-Landwirtschaft
