Hand-stenciled Isekatagami BookmarkJapanese traditional hand craft: hand stenciled bookmark made with a traditional persimmon dyed paper called isekatagami (literally "paper stencil from Ise"). This traditional stencil from the Ise region in Mie is primarily used to dye kimono fabric. Included is a set of 3 different designs (Iris flower, Butterfly and Cherry Blossoms).

brought the craft to the region (Kagawa Prefecture)

Region: Grown in Kyoto and surrounding regions

Notes: Machine harvested from a tea field at altitude of about 600 meters (1968 feet)

water in and out as the leaves are already primed

Use cooler water for sweeter flavors

The Cultivar - Okuharuka

Cultivar: Blend

the company began as an agricultural social venture

Dobashien's founder Tetsugoro Dobashi established a small tea shop in a quiet residential district on the outskirts of Tokyo

Umami (15%): 9/10 (10 = richest umami)

and technology to create a modern Japanese style for contemporary life

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