Nodaya Chaten is a well-established Japanese tea specialty store in Kanazawa, founded in 1859. It’s situated in the Tatemachi Shopping Street, conveniently close to Kanazawa’s bustling downtown area, Korinbo. The shop includes a cafe space and has been cherished by locals for many years.
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The flagship product is “Kaga Boucha” (Kaga stick tea). The tea leaves are sourced from a trusted tea merchant in Shizuoka, as chosen by the shop owner. The roasting process involves direct flame roasting of the stems from the first-picked leaves in a rotating drum, followed by sand-filled roasting, all done meticulously by hand.
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Kaga Boucha is available in two types: the lightly roasted “Kiwami” with an emphasis on fragrance and the deeply roasted “Kaori” that balances aroma and flavor.
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They also sell “Kaga no Koucha,” a black tea made from tea leaves cultivated in the Uchikoshi area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It’s a Japanese black tea known for its subtle sweetness and refreshing taste.
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In the cafe space, they offer drinks like their prized Kaga Boucha and matcha latte, along with sweets made using tea.
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A popular choice among customers is the “Matcha ice cream.”
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This ice cream is made from matcha ground in-store using a stone mill, allowing you to savor the authentic aroma and richness of matcha.
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Furthermore, the menu includes various Japanese-style sweets such as “Kaga Boucha Parfait” and “Matcha Parfait.” You can enjoy a leisurely tea time while gazing at the courtyard.
Store information
Address: 3 Tatemachi, Kanazawa City
Contact: 076-221-0982
Opening hours: Weekdays 9:30am-6:30pm
Open seven days a week
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