#0379.S5 Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden: Whisky Oak Barrel Wood Smoked Hojicha 燻製焙茶 洋酒樽Hiroki Matsumoto, the young farmer at Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden is always challenging himself to create unique and extraordinary teas. This hojicha is indeed a distinct and fascinating hojicha, roasted from whisky oak barrel wood. While the smokiness may be quite surprising and expressive in comparison to typical hojichas, this tea is not overpowering. A perfect hojicha to enjoy in the winter time. What is more, it can also be enjoyed cold brewed

tea coming from the Southern neighbouring areas of Kagoshima Prefecture

tea bushes are cultivated in the traditional Japanese chagusaba method where grass is used as mulch to protect and flavor the tea leaves

and take form in the jewelry of Saori's Hiragana brand

he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming

This is what Kuma-san says about the mountain-grown yabukita sencha from this year:

Starting as a manufacturer of western porcelain products

From tea factory Furuichi Seicha

7 in) Measurements are approximate

President: Hidenori Nagai

Creaminess: 16/20 (20 being the creamiest)

Water: 60C/140F

Production notes: Handpicked