Gourmet Pan-Roasted Kamairi Green Tea

If you are looking to intrigue your palate, give this tea a try.

Rare pan-roasted Kamairi green tea with a medium-light body, moderately sharp character, and sophisticated, distinctly rich roasted flavor.

Winner of the UK's "Great Taste" tea competition.

Kamairi teas are rare even in Japan, accounting for about 2% of all Japanese tea production.

To make Kamairi, fresh tea leaves are skillfully dried at high heat for a few minutes, then rolled and dried in a multi-step, manual process.

JAS Certified Organic Grown, harvested and processed by traditional farmers in the lush-green highlands of Kyushu Island, southern Japan.

How to Brew

1. Add Tea to Teapot

Add tea leaves to the empty teapot (one teaspoon per cup).

2. Add Near-Boiling Water to Cups

Pour hot water from the kettle into each cup. Let the water cool down for 2 minutes.

3. Pour Water from Cups into Teapot

Close the lid of the teapot. Let the tea brew for 2 minutes. DO NOT stir, shake or mix the tea while brewing.

4. Serve and Enjoy!

Pour small amounts of tea into each cup at a time, and go around until the very last drop is poured. You can add hot water again to the teapot for a second, or even a third brewing.