Information 2024.07.31

Awarded the highest award in the black tea category at Great Taste 2024

We are pleased to announce that our Kakuhori Black Tea Benifuki won 3 stars at the Great Taste 2024 (U.K.). This award is very special to us since black tea is the national beverage of the United Kingdom. It is our sincere pleasure to thank you all for your support.

Great Taste: An international food contest organized by The Guild of Fine Food. Known as the “Oscars of Food”. In 2024, less than 2% of the 13,672 entries will be honored with 3 stars.

 

We want to share the potential and richness of Kagoshima tea with as many people as possible. This tea, which took us five years to develop, embodies our passion to showcase the unique qualities of Kagoshima black tea to a broader audience. Through Kakuhori Black Tea, we hope many people will discover the possibilities of Japanese black tea.

We have recreated the cool environment of the Darjeeling plateau using our original ‘low-temperature wilting method’ to achieve the smooth astringency and floral aroma characteristic of the Benifuuki variety. You’ll also experience the amber water color typical of the second flush and the distinctive muscatel flavor brought out by the beneficial effects of Unka.”

 

To purchase, please visit to online store! Click on the image to go to the online store.

We are also delighted to announce that both ‘Arabiki Genmai Cha’ and ‘Ryokucha Densetsu – Takumi (Premium Grade)’ have each been awarded a star.”