KUMAEN

Multi-generation tea producer in Yame (Fukuoka, Kyushu), known for Dento Hon Gyokuro made with traditional straw shading and hand-picking, alongside matcha, sencha, and wakōcha.

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Background

Tea-producing family with fields in Jōyō-machi, Yame, founded ca. 100 years ago
Head Masahiro Kuma (久間正大) is a third-generation tea farmer
Core focus: Dentō Hon Gyokuro, a traditional category produced under strict guidelines, including honzu straw shading and hand-picking
Their Dentō Hon Gyokuro has repeatedly received awards, i.a.: 1st place (Gyokuro division) at the National Tea Competition 2017 with a full score of 200
KUMAEN is rooted in Yame’s tea culture and has cultivated tea here for generations.
Their shaded teas are built around depth and texture: calm umami, measured sweetness, and a long, clean finish.
KUMAEN’s gyokuro is widely recognized as one of the highest levels of Japanese tea

"Drawing out the tea leaf’s character “honestly,” aiming for a cup that feels quiet, deep, and satisfying."

About KUMAEN (Yame, Japan)

KUMAEN is a tea farm in Jōyō-machi, Yame, one of Japan’s most respected regions for shaded tea. Their work is anchored in the discipline of Dentō Hon Gyokuro—tea grown under honzu straw shading and harvested by hand, with a clear focus on texture, sweetness, and a quiet, lasting umami.

Alongside gyokuro, KUMAEN produces matcha and other shaded teas that carry the same signature: depth without heaviness, structure without bitterness, and a finish that stays clean.