鹿児島県
Kagoshima
鹿児島
Annual production: 24,000t
Kagoshima Prefecture is Japan's second-largest tea-producing region and has rapidly increased its production volume in recent years. Its warm climate enables the earliest 'first flush' new tea shipments in the country. Expansive tea gardens spread across areas such as Chiran, Ei, and Shibushi, with large-scale mechanized production well established. Deep-steamed tea made primarily from the Yutakamidori cultivar is the mainstay, characterized by its rich green color and sweet flavor profile.
Altitude
50–600m
Latitude
31.56°N
Climate
Subtropical warm climate with an average annual temperature of around 18°C, enabling the earliest new tea harvest in Japan. Annual rainfall is abundant at approximately 2,300mm with long sunshine hours. Some areas are affected by volcanic ash from Sakurajima's activity.
Soil
Volcanic soils typified by the Shirasu plateau. Extremely well-drained and rich in minerals. The acidic soil conditions are ideal for tea plant growth.