Honest in business. A taste of excellence created not by mass production for profit, but through small-batch and in-house roasting to keep making truly delicious tea. | In-house roasted Yutakaen Chaho
Yutakaen Chaho, a tea shop specializing in in-house roasting, will launch two new tea varieties, 'Mineka' and 'Mizumizu', on April 24, 2026. By purchasing rare mountain tea leaves directly from farmers and roasting them in-house, they offer high-quality tea at direct-from-farm prices.
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Yutakaen Chaho, dedicated to in-house roasting, will release two new tea varieties, 'Mineka' and 'Mizumizu', on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Tea fields spreading across mountain slopes and near summits are difficult for machinery to access and are not suitable for mass production.
Therefore, each leaf must be hand-picked and finished, resulting in rare tea with limited production volume.
Furthermore, weather conditions such as the temperature difference between day and night, as well as morning mist, bring a rich aroma and deep flavor to the tea leaves. 'Mountain tea', born under these conditions, is a special entity that can only be produced in limited areas.
The desire to 'make truly good tea more accessible to enjoy'
At Yutakaen Chaho, we purchase these precious tea leaves directly from farmers, bring back the freshly picked and steamed crude tea on the same day, and consistently handle the finishing process in-house.
By not going through tea manufacturing companies or wholesalers, we can keep intermediate costs down while processing the tea in a highly fresh state, maximizing the natural aroma of the tea leaves.
Also, rather than wasting them through mass production, we limit the volume to what we can roast and sell ourselves.
By facing each tea leaf one by one and applying the optimal roasting process, we strictly adhere to a quality-first manufacturing approach.
The finishing process uses a unique sorting process and our original tea kilns, with the final roasting done entirely by hand. The accumulation of these slight differences creates an aroma and taste that can only be found here.
Although it is a quality that would normally fall into a high price range, thanks to this integrated system, we offer it at a direct-from-farm price that is about 20% lower than the market price.
This is a choice born from our desire to 'make truly good tea more accessible to enjoy'.
[Product Overview]
Mineka 1,944 yen (tax included)
Mineka
A highly fragrant first-flush tea nurtured by the morning mist hanging over the mountains and the temperature differences.
We use only the most carefully selected tea leaves even among producing areas long praised for fine tea.
It features an elegant aroma like a flower blooming on a high peak, a deep umami flavor, and a long-lasting aftertaste.
It is a perfect item for special moments or as a gift for loved ones.
Mizumizu 1,620 yen (tax included)
Mizumizu
A highly rare first-flush tea grown in steeply sloped mountainous areas.
It features a floral aroma unique to new tea and a gentle mouthfeel that spreads softly.
It is a cup where you can feel a solid umami flavor within a fresh and light taste.
It is a new tea that allows you to enjoy high-quality time in your daily life.
[Special Tea to Give on Mother's Day]
A new choice of 'gifting aroma' on Mother's Day to convey your daily gratitude.
The aroma of new tea that spreads the moment it is brewed, and its gentle aftertaste, create a relaxing time for the heart.
It is recommended as a gift that delivers a memorable moment rather than something that remains in physical form.
[About the Store]
Yutakaen Chaho was founded 65 years ago. It is an in-house roasting store managed by an owner with over 30 years of roasting experience.
By consistently handling everything from ingredient selection to roasting, and carefully finishing in small batches, we deliver freshly made deliciousness.
The aroma and umami born from determining the 'boundary between drying and roasting'.
We daily pursue a cup that cannot be realized by mass production.
Address: 2-2-9 Nishihara, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture
Website: https://yutakaenchaho.com
Tea fields spreading across mountain slopes and near summits are difficult for machinery to access and are not suitable for mass production.
Therefore, each leaf must be hand-picked and finished, resulting in rare tea with limited production volume.
Furthermore, weather conditions such as the temperature difference between day and night, as well as morning mist, bring a rich aroma and deep flavor to the tea leaves. 'Mountain tea', born under these conditions, is a special entity that can only be produced in limited areas.
The desire to 'make truly good tea more accessible to enjoy'
At Yutakaen Chaho, we purchase these precious tea leaves directly from farmers, bring back the freshly picked and steamed crude tea on the same day, and consistently handle the finishing process in-house.
By not going through tea manufacturing companies or wholesalers, we can keep intermediate costs down while processing the tea in a highly fresh state, maximizing the natural aroma of the tea leaves.
Also, rather than wasting them through mass production, we limit the volume to what we can roast and sell ourselves.
By facing each tea leaf one by one and applying the optimal roasting process, we strictly adhere to a quality-first manufacturing approach.
The finishing process uses a unique sorting process and our original tea kilns, with the final roasting done entirely by hand. The accumulation of these slight differences creates an aroma and taste that can only be found here.
Although it is a quality that would normally fall into a high price range, thanks to this integrated system, we offer it at a direct-from-farm price that is about 20% lower than the market price.
This is a choice born from our desire to 'make truly good tea more accessible to enjoy'.
[Product Overview]
Mineka 1,944 yen (tax included)
Mineka
A highly fragrant first-flush tea nurtured by the morning mist hanging over the mountains and the temperature differences.
We use only the most carefully selected tea leaves even among producing areas long praised for fine tea.
It features an elegant aroma like a flower blooming on a high peak, a deep umami flavor, and a long-lasting aftertaste.
It is a perfect item for special moments or as a gift for loved ones.
Mizumizu 1,620 yen (tax included)
Mizumizu
A highly rare first-flush tea grown in steeply sloped mountainous areas.
It features a floral aroma unique to new tea and a gentle mouthfeel that spreads softly.
It is a cup where you can feel a solid umami flavor within a fresh and light taste.
It is a new tea that allows you to enjoy high-quality time in your daily life.
[Special Tea to Give on Mother's Day]
A new choice of 'gifting aroma' on Mother's Day to convey your daily gratitude.
The aroma of new tea that spreads the moment it is brewed, and its gentle aftertaste, create a relaxing time for the heart.
It is recommended as a gift that delivers a memorable moment rather than something that remains in physical form.
[About the Store]
Yutakaen Chaho was founded 65 years ago. It is an in-house roasting store managed by an owner with over 30 years of roasting experience.
By consistently handling everything from ingredient selection to roasting, and carefully finishing in small batches, we deliver freshly made deliciousness.
The aroma and umami born from determining the 'boundary between drying and roasting'.
We daily pursue a cup that cannot be realized by mass production.
Address: 2-2-9 Nishihara, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture
Website: https://yutakaenchaho.com