Kamai tea

Kamai tea [窯倆查 かまい・ちゃ] is a type of green tea produced in the Eiho Plain region of Kōfu Prefecture. It is also known as Eiho tea, Kōfu tea, or Sugora tea, and is prized for its sweet and rich flavour. In comparison to teas from other regions in Kanton, Kamai tea is characterised by its thick leaves, and hardy quality. This is because the region is relatively far north, and the cool climate, which sometimes causes frost during winter, makes it hard for tea trees to survive without thicker leaves. Kamai tea has been found to have some of the highest levels of the beneficial antioxidants found in green tea.