Hiroshima Zairai Kamairi-cha - Artisan Pan-Fired Green Tea with Oolong-Like Aroma by TEA FACTORY GEN 0.70 oz/20g

Hiroshima Native (Zairai) Tea: "Native tea" is tea planted and grown from seeds, and is a valuable category that makes up only about 3% of all tea in circulation. These tea trees are 60–70 years old, with roots extending over 2 meters deep into mineral-rich soil.

Because they are grown without fertilizers or pesticides, they may lack the dense umami of gyokuro, but instead offer something more essential: natural sweetness, a clean and refreshing flavor, and the pure vitality of the land.

Hiroshima Zairai Kamairi-cha: This kamairi (pan-fired) green tea is made from native tea trees grown naturally in the Sera region of Hiroshima Prefecture, where tea plants have existed for generations.

 In the Chūgoku Mountain area, tea has traditionally been produced by roasting the leaves in iron pans. Building on this heritage, Tea Factory Gen applies a modern interpretation of the classic kamairi method, creating a tea with a warm, roasted aroma and layered complexity reminiscent of oolong tea.

 Thanks to natural cultivation, this tea offers a clean, transparent taste that gently settles into the body, highlighting the pure character of the tea leaves and their growing environment.

How It Differs from Typical Japanese Green Tea (Sencha): • The leaves are not heavily rolled, so the cell structure remains largely intact. As a result, the tea does not become overly bitter even when steeped in boiling water for an extended time.
• Can be brewed easily with freshly boiled water, making it approachable and forgiving.
• Suitable for aging. Over long-term storage, the flavor and aroma continue to evolve, offering a unique and rewarding drinking experience.