Menu of Offerings
知覧華
ちらん はな
Original blended CHIRAN CHA CHIRAN HANA
test The exquisite blend that creates a perfect harmony of flavors, and the fiery roasting that draws out the richness. The overwhelming taste of “Hana” is brought to life by the red flames. This is the specialty of Tea Master 10th Dan, Ikeda.
浅蒸
あさむし
Light steamed green tea ASAMUSHI CHA
test A supreme light-steamed tea that exudes a robust aroma within its refined taste. The elegance within its strength is a blessing from the misty soil of the northern Satsuma mountain region. The crystal-clear pale green hue is another hallmark of Ikeda's light-steamed teas.
深蒸
ふかむし
Deep steamed green tea FUKAMUSHI CHA
test A richly rounded and mellow deep-steamed tea. This masterpiece is carefully crafted from tea leaves nurtured under the abundant sunlight of the vast southern Satsuma plains. The vivid, jade-colored hue is another signature beauty of deep-steamed tea.
玉露
ぎょくろ
The premium shade-grown green tea GYOKURO
test A rich and full-bodied umami that fills your palate. The supreme aroma of gyokuro, crafted to perfection by Ikeda, delicately lingers in the nose, leaving a beautiful and enduring aftertaste—a blissful masterpiece.
発酵茶
はっこうちゃ
Fermented green tea HAKKOU CHA
test A refreshing tanginess and rich, mellow flavor born from fermentation. The mature aroma, shaped by the quiet passage of time, is unparalleled. Ikeda’s fermented tea, crafted with expertise in sencha, is truly exceptional.
玄米茶
げんまいちゃ
Green tea with roasted brown rice GENMAI CHA
test The harmonious aroma of roasted brown rice and sencha, perfectly balanced to complement each other without interference. The savory nuttiness of roasted rice paired with the refined finish of sencha creates a refreshing aftertaste, ideal for any meal—a signature touch of Ikeda's craftsmanship.
玉露焙じ茶
ぎょくろ
ほうじちゃ
Roasted GYOKURO GYOKURO HOJI CHA
test A refined flavor where the umami of gyokuro meets the perfect roasted aroma. This exceptional masterpiece captures the bold essence of Kagoshima’s fertile soil, swiftly roasted over fierce flames while preserving the rich umami of gyokuro.
抹茶
まっちゃ
Japanese greeen tea organic MATCHA
test Kagoshima tea boasts the largest area of organic tea fields and the highest production of tencha in Japan. Due to the challenges of organic cultivation, Kagoshima-grown matcha is considered rare. Would you like to try this exceptional organic matcha?