nakai organic tea garden
Nakai Organic Tea garden is a family-owned and operated tea farm located in Wazuka,Kyoto where tea cultivation has been refined for more than 350 years. With around 40 years of dedication to organic farming, Nakai became the first tea farm in Japan to be JAS Certified Organic. Rooted in tradition, yet guided by sustainability, the Nakai family is deeply committed to nurturing healthy soil, biodiversity, and resilient tea plants without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizer.
wazuka, Kyoto, Japan
Traced by the Wazuka River and cradled by steep terraced tea fields, Wazuka is one of Kyoto’s most revered tea-growing regions. The area’s mountainous terrain, significant day-to-night temperature variation, frequent mist, and mineral-rich soil create ideal conditions for growing high-quality tea. The significance of the Wazuka River lies in its vital role in regulating humidity and supporting healthy soil, which in turn contributes to slow-leaf development and concentrated flavor.
Tea cultivation in Wazuka dates back centuries and has shaped the way tea is grown, with carefully tended fields, shaded leaves, and a deep respect for the land.
