Among Japan’s legendary tea regions, names like Uji  and Yame  have long stood as symbols of excellence. Yet in the misty valleys of Shizuoka, the quiet town of Asahina  has been steadily earning recognition as Japan’s most refined and exclusive matcha terroir. Once known only to connoisseurs and gyokuro masters, Asahina is now emerging as a new benchmark of quality — one that rivals, and in some ways surpasses, even the famed Uji and Yame. Here are the 6 reasons why. 1 . Top

Japanese tea master's ultimate guide for brewing delicious green tea. From the perfect temperature to the perfect brewing time, this is the only brewing guide you will ever need. Learn how to enhance green tea's umami & sweetness, using green tea science. Iced Gyokuro: How to Brew Iced Tea like a Pro Click below to skip! ➤ G o to Sencha (煎茶) Hot Sencha Iced Sencha ➤ Go to Hojicha (焙じ茶) Hot Hojicha Iced Hojicha ➤ Go to Genmaicha  (玄米茶) Hot Genmaicha Iced Genmaicha ➤ Go to Gyok