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Black Belts Across the Tea Fields: The Intricate Work of Baron Covering! Today, our workplace was transformed into a landscape where countless black belts seemed to stretch across the vast tea fields. This is "Baron Kake," or Baron Cover...

Day Two in the Tea Fields: Battling Fallen Leaves and Discovering the Secret of 'Shading' It's my second day working in the tea fields, and my hands and back are still recovering from the first day's ordeal. Yet, despite my aches, curios...

My First Day in the Tea Fields: Grass, Scratches, and the Hidden Truth of Organic Farming At 8 AM on a cool April morning, I stood in the middle of a tea field, finally living the moment I'd anticipated for weeks. Today was my first day ...

On February 18, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan announced the nationwide production figures for 2024 aracha (unrefined green tea). Kagoshima Prefecture proudly achieved the long-awaited No.1 ranking in ...

Have you ever thought, "Matcha seems so luxurious," "I've heard Gyokuro is incredibly sweet..." or "I drink Sencha all the time, but what sets it apart from the others?" The world of Japanese tea is full of deep and unique charms. In fac...

Tea lovers, are you ready to experience the authentic flavor and health benefits of Japanese green tea? From the refreshing taste of sencha to the roasted aroma of hojicha, Japanese green tea comes in a wide variety of styles—beloved not...

Introduction One gentle day in March, with the first signs of spring in the air,I made a decision that would change the course of my work with green tea. Until now, I’ve been deeply involved in product planning and branding—sharing the a...

A Pioneer in Pesticide-Free Tea Cultivation In the heart of Satsuma Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, you'll find K Tea Company, home to over 8 hectares of lush tea fields nestled in the region’s rich natural landscape. Here, a family of three...