Beginning of Winter

November 7 is the Beginning of Winter.

It is the time when we begin to prepare for winter, with the autumn in the rearview mirror.

In the morning, when you exhale, the air turns white, your cheeks blush, your hands get cold, and you feel the cold air all over your body.

In our seasonal blend of teas, we have combined Hoshun, a Kabusecha made in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, with pear and cinnamon leaves.

The rich flavor and mildness of Kabusecha is combined with a spicy aroma and a fruity taste reminiscent of pears.

Kabusecha is a type of tea grown by covering the tea plantation with straw, chilled gauze, or other covering material to block sunlight for about one week to 10 days.
This method is called "covered cultivation," and it is believed to have originated from the practice of "covering" tea fields to prevent frost damage in early spring.
It was also cultivated about 400 years ago in Uji.

Perhaps by coincidence, the practice of protecting tea trees from frost has produced a uniquely Japanese tea with a strong flavor and a bright green color.

We hope you will enjoy a cup of Kabusecha's unique "umami" tea and warm yourself to your heart's content.