Tea People Companion – Book 5

Description

Tea People Companion Book 5 invites you into a rich exploration of tea, place, and people—this time centred on one of Japan’s rarest tea traditions.

This edition features:
Tea Town Spotlight
A journey to Kamikatsu, a remote village in Tokushima known for its zero-waste philosophy and deep-rooted tea traditions.

Cultivar Feature
Meet Fuushun, a high-yielding, cold-hardy cultivar with refreshing lemon-like notes and subtle umami, well-suited to both Sencha and tea drinks.

Podcast Interview
An insightful conversation with Kanji Nakata, a former teacher turned Awabancha producer. From Uji to Kamikatsu, he shares reflections on fermentation, community, education, and life at a slower pace.

Tea Brewing Notes & Samples

Awabancha Stem – a smooth, semi-wild fermented tea with soft savoury-sour balance
Imperial Silver Needle – an elegant white tea from Jinggu, Yunnan with floral depth
Awabancha Leaf – earthy, fermented character with complexity shaped by local microbes

Learning Section
An illustrated guide to Awabancha, one of Japan’s few fermented teas, offering insight into its lactic fermentation process, brewing styles, and seasonal variation.

This companion pairs with Tea People Podcast Episode 5, bringing you closer to the stories and leaves behind every cup.

Includes: 10 page Printed book, 3x tea samples, podcast companion