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They have inherited and cultivated numerous ancient tea gardens passed down through generations. Formerly, they sold fresh leaves to nearby factories as raw material. When he discovered them in 2018 during his search for naturally farmed tea gardens, he saw great potential in their land and legacy. Since then, he has supported them with guidance on facility design, processing techniques, and management practices. 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Produced in Hoshino by our award-winning Gyokuro farmer it is made from the unique Koshun cultivar. But this version evokes very interesting tasting notes of unripe pear, beans and rich flowers. It has a strong mouthfeel reminiscent of certain high-mountain oolongs. 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