#0046.S5 NaturaliTea: Autumn Hojicha Roasted Green Tea 無農薬茶：ほうじ茶

Product Info Name: Autumn Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Japanese name: ほうじ茶 Ingredients: green tea Harvest: Autumn Cultivation & Production Notes: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost. Roasted for a smoky flavor. Packaging: Sold in Yunomi resealable craft bags. Original 200g bag (non resealable) is available on request. Region: Fujieda, Shizuoka Vendor type: Family-operated farm cooperative. Established: 1976 Producer: Toshiaki Kinezuka, President, Hito to No, Shizen wo Tsunagu Kai (NaturaliTea) Location: 1416-3 Takizawa Fujieda-shi, Shizuoka 426-0134 Japan Flavor The roasted flavor of this hojicha is deep and reminiscent of dark wood. Alongside the toasty notes, there are green undertones in the flavor that give it even more depth and nuance. About the Vendor NaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.