Ryokucha is the most common in Japan and is enjoyed by everyone.
The leaves are processed directly after they are harvested, while they are still green so that the leaf retains much tannin. Japanese people enjoy the astringent flavor of tea made with these leaves.
Sencha is said to be the most popular form of ryokucha in Japan. However, depending on the type of leaf and the processing method
Origin | Shizuoka Prefecture Japan 静岡県 日本
Shizen Cha is focused on premium grade Japanese Teas and Handcrafted Teaware.
Simply put, Shizen (自然) means "nature" & Cha (茶) means "tea" in Japan. Our loose leaf teas are picked and processed with the utmost care and precision by our tea farms who demand impeccable quality and freshness.
We believe that quality should never be compromised. We pride ourselves on transparency, clear genealogy, and clear production history. We pay close attention to every step from choosing only the finest leaves and growing, shading and steaming methods. By blending our teas in small patches, packaging by hand is how we provide the best quality tea possible.
We welcome all tea enthusiasts to join us learn more about the thousand year tea culture, with one hope, that each visit will provide excitement, knowledge and to experience tea in the best form possible.