Sashima Tea and Kenchin Soba

Grown in western Ibaraki, Sashima tea is a fine tea known for its deep flavor and body. It carries a history of once being exported across the sea, and its charm lies in the balance of astringency and sweetness. Enjoyed alongside it is kenchin soba, served in a broth rich with simmered root vegetables. It is a rustic, deeply nourishing country taste.

Highlights

Sashima tea features a robust savoriness and aroma, perfect for a cup after a meal. Kenchin soba, with its hearty broth of simmered daikon, carrot, burdock, and konjac, clings to the noodles and warms you from the core.

Enjoying the Seasons

In the chilly season, steaming kenchin soba is the finest treat of all. Add a cup of warm Sashima tea and both heart and body relax. In the new tea season, you can also enjoy a cup with a fresh, bright aroma.

Access and Basic Information

It can be enjoyed at tea shops and soba houses around Sakai town and Bando. Some visitors come along with views of the local tea fields.

A Quick Tip

Savor kenchin soba down to the vegetables. After the meal, close out a relaxed time with a cup of Sashima tea.