Savor a memorable New Year's drink with flavorful Kagoshima tea.
Especially during the hectic New Year holidays, a relaxing tea time is essential. Tea grown with the rich blessings of Kagoshima features a mellow richness and deep green color, making it perfect for entertaining guests. It’s also convenient for family gatherings or as a souvenir when returning home, creating a memorable cup.
Preparing for the New Year holidays: A cup of tea creates a "time of hospitality"
During the New Year holidays, when people gather and the dining table is lively, just one cup of tea can soften the atmosphere and naturally spark conversation. Deep-steamed tea, with its deep green color and mellow richness, is easy for everyone to drink and serves as a "hospitality cup" that conveys your thoughtfulness to your guests.
Easy-to-drink standard tea
"Ryokucha Densetsu Kaoru" is made from tea leaves nurtured in Kagoshima Prefecture's abundant nature, then carefully "deep-steamed." It's a deep-steamed sencha characterized by a mellow richness, a deep green liquor, and a rich aroma, setting it apart from ordinary teas.
Deep-steamed tea is characterized by its low astringency and mellow, gentle flavor. It's easy to drink and enjoyable for all ages, making it a "standard tea" useful for guests during the New Year holidays. Its deep green color is also vibrant, adding a natural touch of elegance to your dining table.
Recommended for guests
"Kakuhari Deep-steamed Sencha Yutakamidori" is a deep-steamed sencha made from "Yutakamidori," a representative tea cultivar from Osumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, carefully finished with deep steaming.
This tea stands out for guests, family gatherings, celebrations, or as a souvenir during the New Year holidays. The "richness × mellowness × drinkability" unique to deep-steamed tea will richly color your Japanese moments.
For children and accompanying meals
Hojicha, made from Kagoshima tea leaves carefully roasted, boasts a deep, fragrant aroma and a clean taste. It's easy to drink even for those who dislike the bitterness or astringency of tea, making it a versatile tea that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Hojicha, with its fragrant and mellow flavor, is low in caffeine and easy for children to drink. It pairs well with oily dishes and richly flavored Osechi ryori, refreshing the palate. It's also perfect for a relaxing time after a meal, making it a valuable "table companion" for the whole family during the New Year holidays.
How to brew delicious tea
Put tea leaves into a teapot
Approximately 1 heaping tablespoon (about 5g) per person is a good guide.
Adjust water to optimal temperature
Transfer boiled water to a separate cooling pot to lower the temperature to a slightly lower 70-80°C. If you don't have a cooling pot, a teacup can be used.
Pour hot water into the teapot
Wait about 30 seconds without swirling the teapot to slowly extract the flavor. For the second brew and subsequent brews, pour immediately.
Enjoy delicious tea
The key is to pour every last drop. You can also enjoy delicious tea from the second brew onwards.
Summary | A memorable cup for New Year's hospitality
Especially during a season of increased busyness, the sense of comfort and warmth provided by a cup of tea is exceptional. Kagoshima's deep-steamed tea will be a "memorable cup" that will delight both guests and family. It's also easy to use as a souvenir and is sure to enrich your New Year holidays this year.