High quality Japanese black tea from Shizuoka, the number one tea producing region in Japan.
Nilgir in South India, Darjeeling in North India, Assam, Sri Lanka and Kenya...
These are world-famous black tea producing regions. Japan imports a lot of black tea, including from these regions.
The mountainous area of Shizuoka Prefecture, the best tea producing region in Japan.
Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, the area is shrouded in thick fog.
The contrast with the deep green of the tea fields shining on the sloping land creates a fantastical landscape.
The natural conditions here are ideal for growing tea.
Both green tea and black tea are made from the same tea plant.
Only a small amount is shipped as black tea.
Among them, we grow tea leaves without pesticides and with organic fertilizer in the fields of contracted farmers,
The company manages its own manufacturing processes, such as withering, rolling, fermentation and drying.
This is Shizuoka Tea.
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To make the most of the inherent potential of each tea leaf,
Just as wine makers choose natural farming methods for their grapes,
You need to pay attention to the soil, fertilizer, etc.
Our commitment to detail in all aspects of the manufacturing process creates a gorgeous aroma and deep flavor.
It will satisfy your sense of smell and taste and create a luxurious and relaxing time.
This time, we at GrandBach met Shizuoka Tea at a social event and were given some of their rare, top-quality tea leaves.
In addition, our staff receive direct instruction on how to brew delicious black tea using these special tea leaves.
High quality Japanese black tea from Shizuoka, the number one tea producing region in Japan.
We look forward to serving you dinner and more.
Please try it during your stay.
*At the Great Taste Awards of the Fine Food Guild, a British food association.
The product we entered, Benifuki, has won two stars for three consecutive years, and its quality is recognized worldwide.
*Also available as a souvenir to take home.
1. Hand-picked Benifuki 35g 2,600 yen (excluding tax)
The finest black tea made from carefully hand-picked Shizuoka-grown Benifuki tea.
2. Hand-picked native tea 35g 2,600 yen (excluding tax)
Made from tea plants native to Japan, this is a Japanese native tea that also has the good qualities of green tea.
3. Tachibana Earl Grey 40g 2,000 yen (excluding tax)
We have created a high-quality Shizuoka Earl Grey using only Tachibana mikan grown in the Izu region, a wild mandarin orange native to Japan that is mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
