Kakegawa Tea Estate got famous for its deep steamed green tea so-called “Fukamushi Sencha” due to “Kakegawa study”. This “Kakegawa study” revealed and widely announced varous health benefits of deep steamed green tea based on the scientific evidences. Now, we can see the Kanji characters meaning “Kakegawa tea” on the most of tea shops.
Deep steamed teas produced in Kakegawa tea estate.
Kakegawa tea estate is also famous for Chgagusaba practice which has been certified as GIAHS by FAO. Chagusaba practice, the traditional tea-grass integrated system in Shizuoka, is the soil management by inputting silver grasses cut on the area around tea plantation. This management of tea plantation and surrounding area has contributed to the biodiversity in the tea estate.
Tiny pyramids of silver grasses bundles on the slope around tea plantations in Higashiyama region in Kakegawa tea estate.
On the end of Autumn, we can see many bundles of silver grass around tea plantations, which are cut and bundled by tea farmers.
And then, tea farmers put the silver grasses onto the soil between lows of tea plants.
This traditional input of silver grasses has been practiced for long time, resulting in rich biodiversity and environmental harmony.
The fantastic landscapes in Kakegawa Tea Estate could delight us!
Higashiyama region is one of the best spots for sightseeing in Kakegawa tea estate. When dropping in Higashiyama region, Higashiyama Ippukudokoro tea stand will welcome us with a cup of Kakegawa tea.
Ippukudokoro tea stand in Higashiyama region in Kakegawa tea estate.
What a deep bright green!
< Kakegawa Tea Available online and tea shops >
Worldwide
Yunomi
Distributing specialty Japanese teas online worldwide. Kakegawa teas produced by Dobashi-en and Yamane-en are available online.
Ohkuraen
Ddistributes Kakegawa tea in France, Mongolia, Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, New York,
In Japan
In Kanagawa prefecture.
Ejima
Ejima, a long-established tea companny in Odawara, mainly lines Kakegawa teas up.
Syunpou Chaen
Syunpou Chaen will welcome us with toasty aroma of Hojicha, roasted in front of the shop. This tea company deals with various Shizuoka tea mainly produced on/around Makinohara upland, including Kakegawa tea.
In East Japan
Shizuoka-ya
Shizuoka-ya distributes Shizuoka teas in Koriyama city.
The retail shop of Shizuoka-ya chaho in the mall “Pivot” next to Koriyama station.
In Himeji city
HARIMA-YA Tea Stall
HARIMA-YA Tea Stall provides specialty teas for local people and tourists near Himeji castle.
