Okuma Teas

Finding Tea at its Source

Okuma Teas sources quality shade-grown tencha leaves from farms across the Yame region of Japan - a place that attracts tea connoisseurs from around the world. Nestled high in the mountains of southern Fukuoka, the relatively warm temperatures in the day and the cool temperatures at night allow the tencha leaves to develop a rich umami taste and a unique terroir. Okuma Teas’ premium Matcha products are used throughout the globe to bring superior Matcha flavors to purveyors of fine baked goods, specialty tea beverages, and innovative health foods. 

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Matcha Benefits

• lower cholesterol & blood sugar

• high fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins

• burn calories

• boosts metabolism

• detoxifies effectively and naturally

• 137 times the antioxidants than brewed green tea

• lasting energy

• increases focus

• improve skin healt

 

The Yame region

Producer of Some of the Finest Teas Found in Japan

Japan produces many varieties of tea from several regions, but it is known throughout the country that Yame teas are exceptional. Refined teas such as Gyukuro and Tencha are expertly cultivated in the region with ideal growing conditions as well as sophisticated, meticulous growing techniques.