Tea from the heart: Yame | 八女
Tea from the heart of Kyushu
Yame, Fukuoka
Yame lies at the center of Fukuoka prefecture and has been producing pinnacle grade tea for over 5 centuries. Many varieties of tea are produced here - but Yame Dento Hon Gyokuro remains the diamond in it's crown. Yame was awarded Geographical Indication (GI) - a national honor and celebration of Yame's unique terroir and dedication to preserving traditional techniques.
Tradition. Innovation. Excellence.
Hand crafted at every step
Yame has a reputation for a total commitment to heritage techniques. Quality trumps quantity and Yame's passion for excellence is evident in their 22 year consecutive streak of producing Japan's #1 Gyokuro. Additionally, Yame has developed forward thinking products such as black tea, oolong and organic products cementing it as an innovator in the Japanese tea industry.
