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Yame Tea Kumaen

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kumaen.shop-pro.jp/

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The Leafies Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2021

The Leafies Awards - Best in Show

2023

Japanese Tea Selection Paris - Grand Prix

2020

Yame Tea Kumaen is a Japanese company located in the Yame region of Fukuoka Prefecture, known for producing high-quality green tea. The company specializes in varieties such as Gyokuro, Sencha, Matcha, and Bancha, using traditional cultivation and processing methods that date back centuries.


Yame, as a region, offers ideal conditions for tea production due to its unique climatic environment. Kumaen prides itself on maintaining high standards of quality and a careful approach at every stage of production, from leaf picking to packaging.


The teas they produce are recognized for their rich flavors and delicate aromas. The company strives to preserve sustainability and nature in all aspects of its business. Through their website, Kumaen offers tea enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase products directly from the producer, along with details about the history and philosophy of the tea craft.