It begins with defined terroir in Uji and Kirishima, continues with rare tencha cultivars selected for exceptional L-theanine, and relies exclusively on first flush leaves rich from winter dormancy.
Twenty-one days of shading preserve deep umami. Master blending designs flavor in three dimensions. Precision roasting refines aroma. Slow stone milling creates a silk-like texture below 15 µm.
And every lot is verified through JAS Organic certification and third-party laboratory analysis.