Yame, Fukuoka: The Grand Cru of Kyushu
Nestled between the Chikugo and Yabe rivers in southern Fukuoka, Yame accounts for only 3% of Japan’s tea production, yet produces nearly 45% of the country’s gyokuro. Each morning, mist rises from the rivers and wraps the plantations in thick layers, filtering direct sunlight and redirecting the pla