Matcha from Yame
Yame Matcha
Yame matcha made from tencha prepared in traditional brick kilns, in partnership with the people who keep the craft alive.
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Matcha from Yame
We source tencha directly from farmers for single-estate lots from Yame, partner with the local disabled persons' center for labeling, and handle packing and cold storage alongside Machiko-san.
The traditional methods used in Yame often make people describe the flavor as nutty: rounded, deep, and quietly rich. Behind that profile is a culture of techniques passed down through generations, small-scale production, and craft intertwined with tea.
Down The Rabbit Hole
The Yame stories
AwakenTraditional brick tencha furnaces, Yame plains and mountains, and the people behind one of our Yame releases.Roots: My Tea Field Memories of YameSix generations of family roots, Yame tea culture, and working directly with farmers and furnace craftsmen.After the Tea Harvest: Rainy Season in YameA quieter look at Yame after harvest, when the fields, villages, and rainy season settle into their own rhythm.
Only about 2%
of Japan's tea production comes from Yame.
