by JA Kagoshima ChagyoJAかごしま茶業株式会社
Chirancha Kiwami (知覧茶 極, 'ultimate') is the premium-grade Chiran sencha from JA Kagoshima Chagyo's Satsuma-ji line. Positioned above Midori, it uses a stricter selection of first-flush Chiran leaves — harvested from carefully managed fields in Minami-Kyushu City's Chiran district — and processed via deep steaming for maximum flavor intensity. The resulting liquor is a deep, opaque emerald green with a lusciously thick mouthfeel, intense umami, and a long, sweet finish. Suitable both as a daily luxury tea and for gifting.
Editorial verdict
The premium tier of JA Kagoshima Chagyo's Chiran range: deeper complexity, richer umami, and a more vivid green cup than Midori. Worth the upgrade for quality-minded everyday drinkers.
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$13.53 / 100g
$0.14/g
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| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| japacle· 100g | $13.53 | $0.14/g | In Stock | Apr 16, 2026 |
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About the brand
JAかごしま茶業株式会社
JA Kagoshima Chagyo (JAかごしま茶業株式会社) is the agricultural cooperative tea company of Kagoshima Prefecture, established in March 1975 as a subsidiary of the JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Federation. Its founding mission was to stabilize the livelihoods of Kagoshima's tea-producing farmers and establish the 'Kagoshima tea' (かごしま茶) brand nationally. With 41 employees and integrated processing facilities across three sites in Kagoshima City, the company handles everything from crude tea refining and blending to packaging and temperature-controlled storage. In 2024, Kagoshima Prefecture surpassed Shizuoka to become Japan's largest producer of crude tea (aracha) by volume. The company's retail brand is 'さつま路' (Satsuma-ji), sold through its three JA茶房さつま路 tea rooms across Kagoshima and via online channels. Their flagship teas come from the Chiran district (知覧) in southern Kagoshima — one of Japan's most celebrated deep-steamed sencha regions. The company also produces matcha-blended teas, roasted rice teas, and sells tea via major Japanese e-commerce platforms.
View all JA Kagoshima Chagyo blendsChirancha Kiwami is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan.
Chirancha Kiwami is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Chirancha Kiwami uses the Yabukita cultivar.
JA Kagoshima Chagyo Chirancha Kiwami is available through JA Kagoshima Chagyo's official website. Current availability: in-stock.