It’s autumn in Kochi, and Kaorucha New Tea Season!

The "Kaorucha" tea leaves are the center of attention for this season.

This tea was harvested from Niyodogawa tea plantations in early September. Kaorucha is a Japanese black tea that has a subtle sweetness and astringency, and a good aftertaste, which is not found in conventional black tea.

Kaorucha is made from "second tea" leaf which is picked 43 days after the "first tea" leaf of "Yabukita", a tea leaf for “sencha”. 

In Niyodogawa, there is a cozy and authentic tea cafe called Cha Café Asunaro, where you can enjoy some delicious Kaorucha sweets while admiring a magnificent view of the mountains and the crystal-clear Niyodo River.

Kaorucha is highly recommended if you want to experience new flavors!