Yame tea refers to tea produced in the Yame region of southern Fukuoka Prefecture. It is known for its rich umami, full-bodied character, and mellow taste.
Yame tea is primarily produced in the Yame region, which extends along the Yabe River basin.
The region receives moderate rainfall, while its mountainous areas experience significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures, along with frequent morning mist.
Taking advantage of these regional characteristics, various types of tea, such as sencha and gyokuro, are produced here.
The history of Yame tea is said to have begun in 1423, during the Muromachi period.
It is believed that Yame tea originated when Zen master Eirin Shuzui returned from China, established Reiganji Temple in what is now Kasahara, Kurogi-machi, Yame City, and introduced tea seeds and tea-making techniques.
Since then, a culture of tea production has been passed down in the Yame region.
At OKUYAME - CHAYA, we source our Japanese tea from Harano Seicha Honpo in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Based in Mizuhara, Hirokawa Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Harano Seicha Honpo produces Japanese tea while preserving traditional techniques.
Using its own processing methods, Harano Seicha Honpo brings out the rich flavor and aroma of tea leaves grown in the Oku-Yame region.
In addition, they work alongside tea farmers in Okuyame to cultivate tea, handling everything from sourcing tea leaves to manufacturing and processing at their own factory.
Please enjoy our Yame tea.
You can view the teas available at OKUYAME - CHAYA in our product list.
