Philosophy

Elevating Nature's Gift

Hoshino village possesses a rare and blessed terroir. However, it is the human hand—the philosophy and skill of the farmer—that elevates these natural gifts into a cup of art.

• The Spirit of Gyokuro: Hoshino is the home of Japan's finest Gyokuro, reigning as the national champion at the All-Japan Tea Competition for over two decades. The uncompromising, quality-first spirit required for Gyokuro production permeates every tea crafted in this region.

• Quality Over Quantity: While many tea gardens focus on yield, the farmers of Hoshino adhere to a "quality-focused" cultivation method, intentionally limiting the number of buds to concentrate nutrients in each individual leaf. Most will only harvest up to the second flush, allowing the tea plant to store its energy for the following year's first flush.

• The Fruit of Honest Labor: This tea is not just a gift of nature; it is the crystalized form of honest, diligent craftsmanship, infused with the pride and philosophy of farmers who know what it takes to be number one in Japan.

"Hoshino Shizuku" is not merely a sencha. It is a drinkable work of art, born at the intersection of the finest natural environment and the most supreme artisan culture.