ABOUT
つつましく、豊かな、お茶のある生活
A humble and rich life with tea
お茶と九州
のどの渇きをいやし、ほっと心をほどくお茶。古くから人と人の間には、いつもお茶がありました。
そのお茶の歴史は九州と深い縁があります。 鎌倉時代、栄西禅師が宋から長崎・平戸の地にもたらした茶の種が、現代のお茶のはじまり。江戸初期には隠元禅師が釜炒り茶の製法を伝え、幕末の女性貿易商・大浦慶は九州各地のお茶を調達し日本茶の輸出を開拓しました。
Tea and Kyushu
Tea quenches thirst and relaxes the mind. Since ancient times, tea has always existed between people.The history of tea has a deep connection with Kyushu. In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), Zen Master Eisai brought tea seeds from the Song Dynasty to Nagasaki and Hirado, and this was the beginning of modern tea. In the early Edo period, Zenji Ingen introduced the kettle-frying tea method, and Kei Oura, a female trader at the end of the Edo period, pioneered the export of Japanese tea by procuring tea from all over Kyushu.
九州のいいものを
温暖で茶の栽培に適した九州には、たくさんの茶の産地があります。霧深い山あいの畑、海風がやわらかに吹く斜面地、水はけのいい見渡す限りの平野。品質の良い茶葉は恵まれた気象条件や製法、作り手の思いから生み出されます。厳選した九州産の茶葉をベースに、独自の焙煎や自然素材を組み合わせた四季折々のブレンド等、九州茶々独自の茶の愉しみ方をご提案します。
Good things from KyushuKyushu, with its mild climate, is ideal for tea cultivation, and there are many tea production areas. There are fields in the misty mountains, slopes with soft sea breezes, and plains as far as the eye can see with good drainage. Quality tea leaves are the result of favorable weather conditions, production methods, and the thoughts of the tea growers. We offer a unique way to enjoy Kyushu tea by using carefully selected tea leaves from Kyushu as a base, roasting them in our own unique way, and blending them with natural ingredients to create seasonal blends.
蒸しの時間や温度設定は、
その日の気温・湿度を見ながら。
茶葉の出来と製法でおいしさが決まる。
Steaming time and temperature settings,temperature and humidity of the day.The quality of the tea leaves and the production method determine the taste of the tea.
日々、わが子を育てるように茶の木と向き合う。
目をかけた分だけいい茶葉ができあがる。
Every day, we deal with tea trees as if we were nurturing our own children.The more care we put into our tea plants, the better the tea leaves we produce.
自然に優しく
大地に深く根を張り、太陽の光と恵みの雨で育つ茶の木は、世代を超えて受け継がれる大切な贈り物です。青々としげる茶畑の光景を、美しい自然環境を守れるように。包装資材は植物由来のバイオマス素材、ティーバッグは熱湯を注いでもお茶の味を邪魔しない「ソイロン」を採用しました。土の中で分解され、燃やしてもCO2の発生が少ない、人にも自然にもやさしい素材です。
Kind to NatureDeeply rooted in the earth and nurtured by sunlight and blessed rain, tea trees are a precious gift to be passed down from generation to generation. We hope that the sight of lush tea fields will help protect the beautiful natural environment. The packaging materials are plant-derived biomass materials, and the tea bags are made of "Soylon," which does not interfere with the taste of tea even when boiling water is poured. These materials are friendly to both people and nature, as they decompose in the soil and produce little CO2 when burned.
いつもおいしく
忙しいときはさっとティーバッグで、ほっとしたい日にはポットで淹れてたっぷりと。出かけるときだっておいしいお茶と一緒に。暮らしのシーンと気分に応じて、自由に楽しめるのがお茶のいいところです。九州の焼き物の産地で作られる茶器、シンプルで持ち歩きやすいボトルなど、お茶の時間が自分を取り戻す時間になるような、気持ちが整うアイテムを中心にセレクトしました。
Always DeliciousA quick teabag when you're busy, or a pot of tea when you need to unwind. Even when you go out, you can enjoy a cup of delicious tea with it. The beauty of tea is that you can enjoy it freely according to your mood and the scenes of your life. We have selected tea utensils made in the pottery production area of Kyushu, simple and easy-to-carry bottles, and other items that make you feel better, so that tea time becomes a time to regain yourself.
そして愉しく
お茶は自由に楽しむもの。水の温度や抽出時間で味わいや香りは変化し、料理やお菓子、お酒とのペアリングにも奥行きを与えてくれます。このお茶を飲むときはこんな音楽、あのお茶を持ち歩くならあんなファッション。飲み物というジャンルを超えて、暮らしをいろんな角度からいい方に持ち上げてくれるお茶。
And enjoyableTea is something to be enjoyed freely. The flavor and aroma changes with the temperature of the water and the brewing time, adding depth to the pairing with food, sweets, and alcohol. The music you listen to when drinking this tea, the fashion you carry with you when drinking that tea, and so on. Tea is more than a beverage, it is a way of life that enhances our lives from many different angles.
九州茶々では伝統的な茶の栽培や製茶技術に支えられた上質な香味を大切に、和の美意識に基づいた芸術性を追い求め、九州各地の提携農家さんと一緒に「広く、長く愛される」茶づくりを心がけています。
At Kyushu Chacha, we value the fine aroma supported by traditional tea cultivation and tea-making techniques, pursue artistry based on Japanese aesthetics, and work with our partner farmers throughout Kyushu to produce tea that will be "widely and long-loved".