Kyoto Gyokuro no Goencha Teramachi Store is a Japanese tea specialty store located in Teramachi Kyogoku Shopping Street, a representative bustling area in Kyoto. With the concept of Making Tea More Enjoyable, they offer uniquely packaged individualistic tea for sale.
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Their signature product is the “Goaisatsu Cha” (Greetings Tea), which can be used as a message card to convey gratitude and celebrations. With over 300 designs available, each palm-sized washi paper bag contains one tea bag. The teas inside vary, including gyokuro, Japanese black tea, san-nen bancha, genmaicha, and more. The tea leaves used are sourced from a 170-year-old tea plantation in Uji Tawara, Kyoto.
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The most popular series is the dog-themed products. They have “chayori,” which can be sent like a postcard with a stamp attached, and “Ko Kigan Cha” (Small Wishing Tea), a popular series with two tea bags enclosed, perfect for sending heartfelt wishes to loved ones.
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The tea named “Hanagyokuro,” a blend of gyokuro and flowers, is a unique product where the color of the tea changes to red or blue due to the flower components. It’s a recommended gift item.
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In-store, they offer over 300 products including the “Goaisatsu Cha” and “chayori” series. Feel free to explore and find your favorite design.
Store information
Address: 541-4 Tenjyoji-mae-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone: 050-5889-4572
Opening hours: 10am-7pm
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