KAKI-CHA HONPO

Commitment to "KAKI-CHA (Persimmon Tea)" Born from Nature

"KAKI-CHA" is made from persimmon leaves that grow under the bright sunlight at the foot of the Shikoku Mountains. These persimmon fields are nestled in the Satoyama countryside, backed by the majestic Tsurugi Mountains, part of the Shikoku range that stretches through the heart of the island. Leaves basking in the midsummer sun are especially rich in nutrients.

Harvesting begins at the peak of summer—when the leaves hold the most nutritional value, just before those nutrients are drawn into the developing fruit. For over half a century since our founding, we have continued to produce persimmon tea with an unwavering commitment to tradition. Two core principles guide our work: never using pesticides and never applying chemical fertilizers.

The harvest takes place under the blazing sun—an intense and sweat-drenched task. From each tree, select branches are carefully pruned, and every persimmon leaf is hand-picked, with each one inspected for damage.

Leaves exposed to the full strength of the sun are packed with nutrients. Harvested at their most vital stage, persimmon leaves are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols.