by JA Kagoshima ChagyoJAかごしま茶業株式会社
Satsuma-ji Gyokuryu (さつま路 玉竜, 'jade dragon') is the signature premium sencha in JA Kagoshima Chagyo's core retail range. Named for the 'Gyokuryu' cultivar popular in Kagoshima, it blends selected Kagoshima-grown first-flush leaves into a refined, full-bodied cup with an elegant sweetness and clean finish. As JA Kagoshima Chagyo's house prestige offering under the Satsuma-ji brand, Gyokuryu represents the cooperative's quality benchmark and is frequently gifted and enjoyed at home. The name 'jade dragon' evokes the vivid color and flowing richness of the liquor.
Editorial verdict
The cooperative's prestige offering: a smooth, balanced Kagoshima sencha with good sweetness and umami. A reliable choice for gifting or special-occasion everyday tea.
JA茶房さつま路
¥1,188 / 100g
¥12/g
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Tracked across 1 merchant
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jasabo-satsumaji· 100g | ¥1,188 | ¥12/g | In Stock | Apr 16, 2026 |
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Supports: Price ¥1,188/100g, Satsuma-ji brand premium sencha
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 blendsSatsuma-ji Gyokuryu is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan.
Satsuma-ji Gyokuryu is priced at ¥1,188 for 100g (¥12/g).
Satsuma-ji Gyokuryu is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
JA Kagoshima Chagyo Satsuma-ji Gyokuryu is available through JA Kagoshima Chagyo's official website. Current availability: in-stock.