First Flush Matcha Shizuoka Ashikubo

Ashikubo Story: "A Cup Presented to the Shogun Family - 800 Years of Ashikubo Tea"

Ashikubo tea has 800 years of history and is nurtured by a rich natural environment.

Ashikubo is the birthplace of the Shizuoka tea brand.

Underground water from the Southern Alps irrigates the tea fields through the Abe River.

The mineral-rich soil, soft sunlight shrouded in mountain mist, and the temperature difference between day and night create a beautiful harmony of umami, aroma, and astringency in the tea leaves.

The resulting flavor is characterized by a mellow sweetness, deep richness, and fragrant umami.

This tea has a distinct character that speaks to the "uniqueness of the region" with just one cup.

During the Edo period, it was presented as a premium tea to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Today, it continues to be cultivated meticulously on steeply sloping terraced tea fields without relying on mechanization.

After harvesting, skilled artisans consistently oversee the steaming, rolling, and roasting processes.

The tea is crafted with careful consideration of the onset of aroma, the aftertaste, and the mouthfeel.

Ashikubo Tea is an authentic Japanese tea that meets the needs of:

・A cafe that cherishes the story of its production area

・A brand seeking a unique "cup to talk about"

・A buyer seeking high-quality, small-batch Japanese tea