ASEMI CO. X CHAKUMI TEA
Japanese Green Tea and Roasted Green Tea - a collaboration with Chakumi Tea Co.
We partnered up with 2-times World Tea Champion Tea Master “Chashi” Sasaki and his tea company CHAKUMI. His mission is to inherit the wonderful Japanese tea culture to future generations. The tea leaves, harvested from his fields in Kanagawa Prefecture, is processed in his facilities that has been designed from scratch in order to optimize every aspect of tea production. His knowledge and production methods ensure the highest quality and flavor in every cup.
'“Chashi” Tea Masters have been around since the Muromachi Period (early 1300s). There are several dans they can achieve, and only a dozen of the highest rank exist in Japan. The job of the Chashi is to oversea the production of tea, from raw tea leafs to the end product. It includes selecting the right leafs, finding the right processing and mixing of different leafs to achieve the best outcome for the intended product. Chashi Sasaki even has is own tea fields which hi cultivates in a natural and organic mindset in order to produce the finest of teas.
History
Due to its health benefits, tea has been known and used as medicine throughout history. It still plays an important role next to modern medicine. Incorporating green tea into your daily routine can provide a wealth of long-term health benefits, promoting vitality and well-being for years to come.
Rich in antioxidants, it possesses the power to combat free radicals in the body, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Regular consumption of green tea has been linked to improved brain function, aiding in cognitive health and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
Moreover, green tea is known for its potential to aid in weight management by boosting metabolism and enhancing fat oxidation. It can also help regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The natural compounds in green tea, such as catechins and polyphenols, have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, supporting overall immune health and promoting oral hygiene.
Due to the physically vitalizing effect of caffeine and the mentally relaxing effect of Theanine, the consumption of green tea is incorporated by many top level athletes ahead of competitions.
We partnered up with 2-times World Tea Champion Tea Master “Chashi” Sasaki and his tea company CHAKUMI. The tea leaves, harvested from his fields in Kanagawa Prefecture, is processed in his facilities that has been designed from scratch in order to optimize every aspect of tea production.
4g x 11 Tea Bags of Green Tea
A well balance of umami, flavor and color, which can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Click here for more information.
We partnered up with 2-times World Tea Champion Tea Master “Chashi” Sasaki and his tea company CHAKUMI. The aged stems of the first harvest of the year is slow roasted in his facilities that has been designed from scratch in order to optimize every aspect of tea production.
4g x 11 Tea Bags of Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha)
A well balance of umami, flavor and color, which can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Click here for more information.
The next release in our Hasami Special Edition Line, our iconic Hasami cup with a hand painted Japanese indigo gradient.
Looking for something really special? Once these are sold out, they will never come back!
The bottom half of the cup is left unglazed, so you get even more of the amazingly smooth haptic of raw porcelain.
Sold out cups will be restocked in time for christmas!
How to make hot green tea
Insert 1 teabag into pot
Brew with 300ml of 80° C water
Stir slightly after 90 seconds and enjoy
How to make cold green tea
Place 1 teabag into vessel
Add 300ml of water and let it sit for 2-3 hours
Stir slightly and optionally serve with ice cubes
How to make hot roasted green tea
Insert 1 teabag into pot
Add boiling water
Stir slightly after 90 seconds and enjoy
How to make cold roasted green tea
Place 1 teabag into vessel
add 300ml of water
let it sit for 2-3 hours, stir slightly optionally serve with ice cubes