Tea leaves of the Nagata Co-op in the most
revered area of tea growing, Uji, Japan.

The tea bush Camellia sinensis in bloom.

Organic tea of the Nagata Co-op in Nagano, Uji, Japan.

Organic tea of the Nagata Co-op in Nagano, Uji, Japan.

Following 'Nature Farming' methods since 1974, vital topsoil is nurtured with high quality compost and organic rice hulls that are also grown at the Nagato Coop.

Following 'Nature Farming' methods since 1974, vital topsoil is nurtured with high quality compost and organic rice hulls that are also grown at the Nagato Coop.

Following 'Nature Farming' methods since 1974, vital topsoil is nurtured with high quality compost and organic rice hulls that are also grown at the Nagato Coop.

Hand harvesting tea in traditional, festive attire.

Hand-picking tea leaves at the Nagata Co-op plantation.

Expertly tended, great soil, and happy tea bushes.

After steaming and rubbing some green tea is dried and roasted.

Sencha and Hojicha. Green and Roasted.

Freshly picked tea leaves.

Freshly picked tea leaves going to a steamer to preserve
the green color, flavor, aroma, and antioxidants.

Steamed tea leaves are twice rubbed to produce Eden Organic Sencha Tea.