Taste
A gentler first sip
Soft sweetness, layered umami and restrained astringency make the range approachable for customers who find some green teas too sharp.
Soft · aromatic · food-friendlyOKU-YAME · FUKUOKA, JAPAN · EST. 1955
Japanese tea with a softer edge.
Mountain-grown in mist-covered Oku-Yame, then sorted, fired and packed near origin for gentle sweetness, deep green colour and a clean, refined finish.
Gentle sweetness · Layered umami · Restrained astringency
- Founded 1955
- Contract-grower sourcing
- In-house finishing & packing
- Organic JAS options*
Why it travels well
Distinctive enough to remember. Easy enough to enjoy.
The strongest export story is not simply “Japanese tea.” It is an approachable taste, a verifiable production chain and formats that fit real shelves and menus.
Proof
Finished at origin
Leaves from contract growers are selected, fired and packed at the partner tea maker’s own nearby facility for a clear, accountable chain.
Growers · finishing · packingFormats
Made for how you sell
Loose leaf, triangle tea bags, roasted tea, ingredient formats and private-label packaging can be matched to retail, hospitality or food use.
Retail · hospitality · ingredientsThe collection
Four buyer-ready expressions
Start with four clearly different cups, then discuss tea bags, matcha-blended formats and ingredient supply for your channel.
01玉露
Gyokuro
Shade-grown before harvest for concentrated sweetness, savoury depth and a silky, lingering finish.
Low temperature · Slow infusion02煎茶
Sencha
A clear, refreshing aroma with a graceful balance of sweetness, umami and light astringency.
Balanced · Fragrant03深蒸し煎茶
Fukamushi Sencha
Longer steaming creates a vivid green cup, round body and a rich, approachable taste.
Full-bodied · Vivid04ほうじ茶
Hojicha
Roasted for a warm, nutty fragrance and a smooth finish that is easy to enjoy throughout the day.
Roasted · Comforting
The signature finishing method
Four fractions. Four firing profiles. One balanced cup.
Instead of firing every leaf the same way, the partner tea maker separates four leaf-size fractions, applies a tailored heat profile to each, then recombines and tastes the finished tea.
- 01
Separate
The unfinished tea is divided into four fractions according to leaf size and character.
- 02
Tailor the heat
Larger aromatic leaf receives stronger heat; finer fractions are fired more gently to retain deep green colour.
- 03
Recombine
The four finished fractions are brought back together to balance aroma, colour, body and finish.
- 04
Taste every year
Heat is adjusted to each harvest, comparing the tea before and after firing for consistent character.
A landscape made for tea
Why Oku-Yame tastes gentler.
Oku-Yame lies among the headwaters of the Yabe and Hoshino rivers in southern Fukuoka. Clean mountain air, abundant water and pronounced day-to-night temperature changes shape its tea.
Morning mist and the surrounding mountains soften direct sunlight. The leaves mature gradually, supporting the mellow sweetness, deep umami and restrained astringency associated with Yame tea.
Nature provides the veil. The tea maker preserves what the leaf has gathered.
- 1955
- Tea making since
- Oku-Yame
- Mountain origin
- In-house
- Finishing & packing
Organic, with traceable care. Selected Organic JAS products use tea from certified Kyushu fields and controlled handling through processing and packing. Certification, origin and availability are confirmed by SKU; it does not apply to the full collection.
For importers, retail & hospitality
One export desk, from first sample to delivery.
Shingihou is the international enquiry desk for this project. We coordinate product selection, samples, quantities, packaging, export checks and delivery with the tea maker, so every overseas discussion has one accountable contact.
Samples & catalogue
Product samples and information can be prepared after a short needs consultation.
OEM & packaging
Customer-specified bags, labels and printed packaging can be discussed. Original tea-leaf blending is not currently offered.
Ingredient supply
Tea can also be discussed as an ingredient for food, confectionery and hospitality use.
International enquiry
Overseas shipment is available by EMS where possible, subject to destination requirements and quotation.
How a trade enquiry moves
- 1
Share your needs
- 2
Taste a sample
- 3
Confirm quote & terms
- 4
Produce, pack & deliver
Clear answers for buyers
Oku-Yame tea, explained.
The essentials on origin, flavour, certification and working with our export desk.
01What is Oku-Yame tea?
Oku-Yame tea is Japanese green tea grown in the mountain districts around the upper Yabe and Hoshino rivers in southern Fukuoka. The region is known for high-quality sencha and gyokuro with sweetness, umami and a refined finish.
02Why does Oku-Yame tea taste gentler?
Mountain mist, moderated sunlight, abundant water and marked day-to-night temperature changes shape the growing environment. Careful sorting and separate firing profiles then preserve aroma, colour and balance. Flavour still varies by cultivar, lot and brewing method.
03Is every tea Organic JAS certified?
No. Organic JAS applies only to selected products. Certification status, origin and availability are confirmed for each SKU before a quotation or sample proposal is made.
04Are trade samples, private-label packaging and international shipping available?
Yes, subject to product, quantity and destination. Shingihou can coordinate samples, wholesale quotations, selected private-label packaging and export arrangements after checking local import and labelling requirements.
05Who handles overseas enquiries?
Shingihou Co., Ltd. is the sole overseas enquiry desk for this project. Contact service@shingihou.com or +81 92-984-3200 for samples, quotations, packaging and export coordination.
Begin with a cup
Bring Oku-Yame tea to your market.
Tell Shingihou your market, channel, preferred tea, expected quantity and timing. We will coordinate the appropriate products, samples and commercial terms with the tea maker.
Emailservice@shingihou.comCall+81 (0)92-984-3200Weekdays 09:00–18:00 JST · Fukuoka, Japan
Product availability, certification, labelling, import eligibility, shipping method and lead time must be confirmed for each destination.