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everywhere!aeTIt’s a■ ab■t ■e flav■r’sProduction Center.You can relax on a terrace surrounded by tea plantations and enjoy Sayama tea and confections. Reservations are required for 90-minute seating. The menu includes meals with gelato or a tea taster to compare teas from di■erent regions in Japan. Light meals are able to be brought to enjoy your experience. Price starts at ¥3,000 per person(by reservation only)*Seat allocation depends on what you order. Tea plantations all around!Spend time in the tea plantations at your own pace.IRUMA CITY GUIDEBOOK & MAPMatoba-EnSAYAMA TEAThe 14th-generation successor won the top prize in Japan eight times at the National Hand-Rolled Tea Fair. Although their mission is to preserve the tradition of tea-making, they also aim to create tea that can be enjoyed in everyday life. The estate o■ers a variety of original products, each accompanied by detailed descriptions to guide customers in finding the perfect tea for their taste.MAP 01The proprietor is also a passionate advocate for tea. He teaches kids how to brew a cup of tea. He is always striving to make a relaxing cup of tea. Factory and tea estate tours are available with advance notice.MAP 02MAP 07They o■er a variety of teas at di■erent price points, with a focus on the fukamushi variety. One of their classic options is the Morita no Tsuyu. Additionally, they have gift sets available that include tea and various Japanese and Western confections, such as yokan (bean jelly), to cater to di■erent occasions.MAP 03Founded in 1945. The fourth-generation heir, who is determined to create an engaging tea estate, is constantly undertaking ambitious projects such as collaborating with Indian students to develop spiced tea and producing tea wine from macerated tea leaves. are Sayama-Kaori, Okumidori, and Harumidori.MAP 04Fukumidori, a variety promoted by the prefecture, is sundried for six hours to bring out its aroma and give it the freshness of new season tea.The tea leaves are traditionally dried at 130°C, resulting in a yellowish hue. It has a smooth flavor that pairs well with yokan.Yabukita used in this tea is grown using only organic fertilisers and without pesticides, making its subtle and gentle sweetness a delightful drink for everyone.Get a Chanowa picnic with tea leaves, a teapot, and hot water. Borrow cushions and tables to laze around if the weather is good. Shop sta■ will recommend leaves based on your preference. “Morita no Tsuyu” has a mild aroma, refreshing taste, and well-balanced astringency.cultivated varieties The tea The estate’s most popular Superior Sencha. It is a popular choice for both personal use and gift-giving, thanks to its well-balanced aroma and flavor.The estate has been pesticide and chemical fertiliser-free since 2016. Currently, it is gaining a lot of attention by collaborating with various companies, universities, and musicians to develop new products. The estate also produces black tea using the Yabukita variety, which is exported overseas.MAP 04We tasted their Premium Sencha. It consists only of the first tea harvest, providing a smooth taste without any harshness or bitterness. It is recommended to brew it lukewarm at approximately 70°C.Tearoom Sakura, currently under renovation, o■ers lunch made with seasonal local ingredients. The owner’s son plays a central role in promoting the Yumewakaba variety of black tea grown at the family-run tea estate.MAP 04Tea estates in Iruma practice an integrated approach to tea production, processing, and sales, known as “own-estate, own-production, own-sale”.Although each tea estate shares the Sayama hiire (final drying) process to bring out the tea’s rich aroma and sweetness, they o■er a unique flavor profile. In this comparison, we sampled teas in the standard ¥1,000/100g range.A famous song goes: “Shizuoka for color, Uji for aroma, and Sayama for flavor.” Sayama tea is the collective name for the tea produced in Saitama and northwesten Tokyo.Iruma is the leading producer of the tea, with approximately 100 tea estates, primarily located in the Kaneko district of the city. Discover the perfect Sayama tea flavor from di■erent estates to accompany your blissful experience.Onishi-EnChanowa Tea Estate TerraceSayama TeaYamakyu Nakajima-EnThe taste varies from estate to estate!Morita-EnMatoba-EnTanaka Seicha-EnMasuda-En HontenSun-drying makes the tea refreshingAromatic tea made the traditional wayEnjoy its subtle sweetness■e well-balanced blend is perfect for first timersFor those who prefer a clean flavorA brew the whole family can enjoy06Masuda-En Honten01Awarded 8 Times for His Hand-rolling Technique.0101Onishi-En05Tanaka Seicha-En02The estate preserves Sayama teatraditions, prioritizing steaming.03The 97-year-old Estate O■ers a Variety of Gift Sets.04An innovative tea estate focused on the future of tea.03Morita-En02Yamakyu Nakajima-En05A tea estate from the mid-Edo era, redefining tea's potential.0406The tearoom above the shop has a homely ambience.