“Fujieda Wakocha”, a local specialty black tea produced in Fujieda tea estate, had been launced by Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd. as a ready-to-drink.
“Fujieda Wakocha” was exhibited by Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd. in Japanese Black Tea Conference in Ginza Itoya.
Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd., which is a subsidiary of MITSUI & CO., LTD., developed this black tea drink by collaboration with local tea farmers in Fujieda tea estate. Some cultivars are used for the black tea drink, such as “Fujikaori” and “Benihikari”, which has higher aroma content.
Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd. exhibited the appearance of black teas produced in Fujieda tea estate.
Fujikaori – a cultivar bred by a tea farmer in Fujieda tea estate
Fujikaori was bred by a tea farmer in Fujieda tea estate. A part of the name “Fuji” is derived from the estate name, and “Kaori” is derived from its meaning “aromatic”. The cultivar was bred by crossing “Yabukita” with “Shizu Inzatsu 131” which is one of the Assam cultivars.
This cultivar expresses aromatic characteristic even after steaming, as mentioned by the French “Japanese Tea Instructor”. So the R.T.D. drink of Fujikaori green tea also had been launched, named as “Fujieda Kaori”.
Based on the explanation by Mitsui Norin, properties of Fujikaori cultivar are described as follows.
- Infusion color : Pale orange, which let us impress somehow blue accent.
- Astringency : Less than the cultivars generally used in India and Sri Lanka.
- Aroma : Flower-like aroma such as jasmine and violet.
- Aftertaste : Mellow finish like honey.
Descriptions about 2 cultivars mainly used for “Fujieda Wakocha” explained by Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd.
Benihikari – a mixture of 3 cultivars from India, Japan and China.
Benihikari is the mixture of cultivars from 3 countries, India, Japan and China. This cultivar bred by crossing one of Chinese cultivars with “Benikaori”, which was bred with one of native varieties in Kagoshima region and one of Assam cultivars.
Based on the explanation by Mitsui Norin, properties of Benihikari cultivar are described as follows.
- Infusion color : Bright orange, which let us impress somehow blue accent.
- Astringency : Light bodied and less astringent than the cultivars generally used in India and Sri Lanka.
- Aroma : Fresh aroma spread soon through our nose.
- Aftertaste : Clean finish similar to black teas produced in Sri Lanka.
“Fujieda Wakocha” has bright amber color and soft texture with mild aromatic finish.
Bright amber color of Fujieda black tea.
The mild flavor and aroma would heal our mind. I’d like to drink this “Fujieda Wakocha” when I’m depressed or tired.
The soft texture would relaxes our body and the floral aroma would refreshes our mind!!
Local specialty black tea produced in Fujieda tea estate “Fujieda Wakocha”.
This black tea would provide relaxation and healing for us. It is perfect for a stressful life in urban area. I can encourage myself by enjoying “Fujieda Wakocha” in Tokyo.
The flavor of Fujieda black tea is very well-matched with Japanese confections, the set is recommended!
A set of Fujieda black tea and Japanese local confections, which are sugared citrus “Zabon” and Monaka of Kabosu citrus jam.