“Taking a break, for a moment, from the shiboridashi to switch back to the kyusu. This lovely-looking kabusecha needs it. The leaves are a mix of dusty and glossy and mostly curled and tightly...” Read full tasting note
“This kamairicha is another first for me! I have a bit of experience with Chinese green teas, so it will be interesting to see how pan frying affects Japanese greens. I steeped 5 g of leaf in 150 ml...” Read full tasting note
“Nio Teas Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 20 Ooh, something a bit different for day 20! I’m familiar with kamairicha, but I haven’t tried many of them. The leaves are pan-fried, similar to some Chinese...” Read full tasting note
While most Japanese green teas are steamed, the Kamairicha Issin is actually turned in a hot pan, similar to a Chinese green tea. As a result, the flavor of this kamairicha green tea picks up a little bit of this roasted caramel or nuttiness. The tea is quite dense and creamy, making it a perfect tea for the wintertime. You get this slightly roasted flavor, but nowhere near as intense as a hojicha. If you normally prefer Chinese teas but want to venture into the exciting world of Japanese green tea, this is the best choice for you. If you are looking for something slightly different from the grassy sencha teas, this is also a good way to add a little variety to your tea collection.
This tea was grown in the mountains of Takachiho in Miyazaki prefecture. Although Kamairicha is a relatively rare tea, this region has become famous for it. The farm of Mr. Issin includes 4 small fields spread around the village, all of which are higher elevation. It was a great privilege to tour all of these fields and take in the picturesque views of this beautiful region.
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