by JA Kagoshima ChagyoJAかごしま茶業株式会社
Chirancha Midori (知覧茶 翠, 'emerald') is the flagship everyday Chiran sencha from JA Kagoshima Chagyo's Satsuma-ji retail line. Made exclusively from tea leaves grown in Chiran-cho, Minami-Kyushu City — one of Japan's most acclaimed deep-steamed (fukamushi) tea districts — the leaves are processed slightly deeper than standard sencha to develop a rich, smooth liquor with concentrated umami and a vivid deep green color. The deeper steaming breaks down the leaf cells for fuller flavor extraction and a characteristically cloudy, full-bodied cup. 'Chiran tea' has a national reputation for its bold, satisfying flavor profile.
Editorial verdict
A solid, affordable Chiran sencha representing the cooperative's commitment to accessible quality. The slightly deep-steamed processing delivers more body and umami than standard sencha at an everyday price.
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| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
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| japacle· 100g | $10.39 | $0.10/g | In Stock | Apr 16, 2026 |
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Amazon.co.jp — JAかごしま茶業 知覧茶 翠 100g
Supports: Price ¥464/100g, Chiran-cho origin, slightly deep-steamed sencha, rich umami
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 Midori is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan.
Chirancha Midori is priced at ¥464 for 100g (¥5/g).
Chirancha Midori is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
Chirancha Midori uses the Yabukita cultivar.
JA Kagoshima Chagyo Chirancha Midori is available through JA Kagoshima Chagyo's official website. Current availability: in-stock.