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samanthayo's avatar

I’m also very interested in the Kakihara tea.

Dr Miki from Japan's avatar

Thank you very much for participating in the giveaway, and yes I think Kajihara tea’s concept is fascinating too!

Kana Chan's avatar

Lovely article! Would love to try Kajihara-san's Kyushu kamairicha. I love rare teas!

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Thank you so much for your comment! It means a lot coming from a tea master!

I’d absolutely love to interview you someday, not only about the tea you make but also your approach to agriculture as a whole. I’ve been reading your content and I’m genuinely fascinated by the stories behind it!

Kana Chan's avatar

Yes!! I’d love to connect more here on the app, or in person. I’m definitely not a tea expert, but I love tea!

Dr Miki from Japan's avatar

Yes, I’d love that too!

I’m a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I’ll definitely reach out after early February—I have my medical licensing exam then. Looking forward to connecting more, here or in person!

ER Kumar🇲🇾's avatar

This article resonates with you as I grew up in tea plantations, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

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Thank you so much for sharing that — I’m really happy the article resonated with you!

I’d love to know, what kind of tea is most famous in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia?

ER Kumar🇲🇾's avatar

Most popular tea are, black tea(like breakfast tea), green tea & Oolong tea. All come from same plant Camellia Sinensis but with different processing methods. Most popular brands are BOH Tea & Cameron Valley Tea.

Cameron Highlands has cool climate, high altitude & fertile soil, create ideal conditions for growing tea, making it a famous destination for tea lovers & tourists.

Dr Miki from Japan's avatar

Thank you for the information! That’s really interesting! I didn’t know they all come from the same plant.

I’ve been to Malaysia before but only to Kuala Lumpur. Cameron Highlands sounds amazing with the cool climate and tea field. I’d love to visit someday and try the tea there.

ER Kumar🇲🇾's avatar

Camerons is my hometown but I work in the city. I do visit often as we have a family home. You are most welcome to visit Cameron Highlands. 🙂You will love the weather!

KasiaBXL's avatar

I’m very curious about Kajihara black tea - it sounds like a hidden gem & I love the concept how the tea is produced in balance with nature. As for stories, I would be interested to read about D:Matcha from Wazuka - as much a tale of people as that of tea I guess…

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Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I love the phrase “produced in balance with nature” u — it captures Kajihara black tea perfectly!

And yes, Matcha from Wazuka is a wonderful suggestion! I actually know someone on their team, so I’ll definitely reach out and explore their story as well.

Biscuit's avatar

I'd like to tdy Azuma's tea.

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Thank you so much for the comment and for participating in the giveaway!

Yes—the I thought that Azuma Tea, especially the matcha-infused genmaicha, looks absolutely amazing too!

William's avatar

I’m interested in the Kurihara tea garden’s premium gyokuro tea the most!

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Thank you so much for your comment!

Yes—Kurihara Tea Garden’s premium gyokuro looks great, as they’ve won so many awards, and you can really feel the craftsmanship and history behind their tea!

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I’m especially drawn to Kajihara-san’s teas. The way he preserves the rare kamairicha tradition while farming with such care for the environment really resonates with me. Knowing that his tea is shaped by both the mountain climate and a deeply human, sustainable approach makes me want to taste it even more!