#0524.P3 Nakazen: Goya (Bittermelon) TeaWhile one may be more familiar with Goya (bitter melon) being used in food recipes, here is the iconic Goya tea from Okinawa prefecture, by Nakazen. Goya (Bitter melon) is a native vegetable from Okinawa that is green, bumpy, and resembles more of a cucumber rather than a melon. It is very well known as a summer superfood vegetable that will give you strength and energy due to its bitter taste. In Japan, and especially in Okinawa prefecture, Goya is

Certifications: JAS organic certified versions are possible but require additional documentation on both import and export sides

Nishide Tea Factory's Hatsu Mukashi Matcha is what we call a Modern Heritage Grade product

and your use of different water

Embedded in the surface are silvery filaments evoking the image of dragons in the clouds

This tea cozy is decorated with ribbon and beads to add a more modern taste to the work

Name: Guava Tea

Japanese name: 抹茶入り白折

Region: Ujitawara

While not as powdery as a fukamushi or deep-steamed tea

木霊 Kodama - the spirit of trees

(Kanazawa Daichi CEO Shinjiro Imura at left

especially in summer season as an iced tea