FARM TO CUP
Harashima Estate
Masashi-san, the head of the estate, represents the third generation of the Harashima family as tea farmers, tending to tea fields first planted by his grandfather and processing all his teas himself.
Miyazaki Estate
Miyazaki estate was founded in the 1930s as a family farm producing rice and green tea. When Akira-san, the present head of the estate and a good friend of RAVE, took over the family business, all tea had already been growing without exposure to agricultural chemicals for more than a decade.
Initially focusing on supplying green tea to some local wholesalers, Akira-san has expanded his tea repertoire to include varieties like black tea and even rare types such as Japanese oolong and white tea, which are notable for their delicate and floral notes.
These teas are carefully processed, allowing multiple infusions that allow the subtle flavours and aromas to develop fully, offering tea connoisseurs a complex and enjoyable tasting experience.
Watanabe Estate
They say it rains 35 days a month on Yakushima island, and that unique climate turns out to be great for tea plants! And since most part of the island is designated as a National park, the farming land is quite limited, making teas produced here even more precious! Watanabe estate is the oldest certified organic tea producer on the island, and they have been truely commited to sustainable & natural farming ever since the estate's foundation - not chasing quantity, but focusing on quality instead. If You are a fan of sencha or gyokuro, you absolutely must check out Watanabe-san's marvels in our green tea collection!
Masui Estate
Masui family has been growing tea in Kawane area for more than 150 years, but it's Etsuro-san, the current head of the family, that brought unique approach to the estate. His concept is very close to RAVE's - he considers tea to be similiar to wine, and employs his growing & tea-making skills to fully express each varietal's potential. He is also the pioneer of GABA tea manufacturing, perfecting his craft for almost 40 years - from the very first days the technology to enrich tea with GABA was discovered.