Yonezawa Chaten is a long-established Japanese tea specialty store in Kanazawa, founded in 1875. It is located near the famous Higashi Chaya District, a popular tourist destination in Kanazawa, and its traditional and dignified storefront is quite impressive.
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The shop’s flagship product is the “Boucha Kaga Iri Cha,” a type of Kaga-style roasted stick tea. This tea is produced by using only the stems of the first flush tea leaves and roasting them in a unique, unchanged method since the store’s establishment.
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The characteristic lies in its deep roasted aroma and rich flavor. It is recommended for those who are looking for a robust and flavorful everyday Kaga stick tea.
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The “Boucha Kaga Iri Cha” received a bronze award at the “2020 Japanese Tea Selection Paris,” a Japanese tea competition held in Paris, France.
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In addition to Kaga stick tea(Kaga Boucha), the shop also sells matcha, sencha, gyokuro(shaded green tea), and more. Matcha is ground from Uji’s high-quality tea leaves right in the shop using a traditional stone mill. If you are looking for Kaga Boucha in Kanazawa, be sure to pay a visit to Yonezawa Chaten.
Store information
Address: 3-2-20 Higashiyama, Kanazawa City,
Phone: 076-252-1876
Opening hours: 9am-4pm
Closed on Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays
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