The secret to its deliciousness
Initiatives for safety and security

Face-to-face interaction with local producers
When purchasing tea at Sanchi Cafe Chanon, the tea producers themselves visit the tea brewery and bring in samples.
Our purchasing staff and producers communicate directly with each other to reach a common understanding and ensure quality remains consistent, while also considering together how to make even more delicious tea.
With our business partners, we sign a "Rough Tea Safety Pledge" that specifies the items related to tea safety, such as not using any fertilizers or pesticides other than those specified by law.
In addition, we keep records of all our products to show which tea plantation they were grown in and how they were managed (such as the use of pesticides) (traceability system).
Before finishing and manufacturing the tea, we check the recorded information again to make sure there are no problems before selling it as a Sanchi Cafe Chanon product.
Once the purchase is confirmed, the tea is transported to our tea-specific refrigerated warehouse on the same day and stored at approximately 5°C to maintain the freshness of the tea.

FSSC22000 and Rainforest Alliance certified Organic JAS certified business
Sanchi Cafe Chanon uses the FSSC22000 system to manage production and hygiene to ensure consistent quality tea.
We also document and manage our daily work so that we can make improvements immediately when problems or malfunctions occur.
We aim to operate a sustainable business that is considerate of the natural environment.
In order to meet the wide range of customer demands, we have also been certified to handle organic JAS tea.

Hygiene management and foreign matter control within the factory
At Sanchi Cafe Chanon, we purchase tea from producers, finish and grind it in our own factory, and handle everything from packaging to the final product.
The factory is fully equipped with air showers to prevent foreign matter from entering, and workers' appearances are thoroughly checked and they wash and disinfect their hands.
In addition to visual inspection, we also take thorough measures against foreign matter using magnets and foreign matter removal machines.
The finished tea is immediately vacuum-treated to block out the three main causes of tea deterioration: oxygen, humidity, and light, preventing oxidation, odor transfer, and discoloration.
After that, we store them in our own refrigerator and pack them according to customer orders.

Sensory testing by a skilled tea master and mechanical component analysis
Sanchi Cafe Chanon's products are finished by experienced tea masters, based on the various opinions of the staff.
The tea changes in taste depending on how it is prepared, and the chef uses his own tongue to check this and adjusts the heat delicately.
From experienced tea masters to young technicians, the tea at Sanchi Cafe Chanon is supported by many staff members.
In addition to using traditional sensory testing based on human taste, we also use machines to analyze the ingredients, allowing us to numerically control the taste of the tea.
Because tea is an agricultural product, no two teas are exactly alike. However, by blending several types of tea, it is possible to maintain a consistent taste, aroma, and composition as a product. By analyzing and comparing the ingredients using machines, it is possible to produce a more reliable quality.
How to brew delicious tea
- In the case of Leaf
- For tea bags
Checking the necessary tools
For 1 person
Amount of tea leaves: 3g
Amount of hot water: 100cc
teapot

1 teaspoon approx. 3g

Amount of hot water: 100cc
Adjust the water temperature to the right level
Use boiling water. Pour the water into a boiling water cooler or teacup and let it cool to about 70°C.
Each time you transfer the water, it will cool down by about 10°C. You can also measure the amount of hot water by transferring it into a teacup.
POINT
Brewing with low-temperature water extracts more of the umami components.
Brewing with hotter water extracts more of the bitter and astringent components.
*The umami components in tea have a relaxing effect, so if you want to feel relaxed, we recommend brewing it with low-temperature water.
If you want to feel refreshed after waking up or after a meal, brew it with hot water to bring out the effects of the caffeine.

Pour hot water into the teapot
Put the tea leaves into the teapot and pour the hot water into the teacup.
Once you've finished pouring, put the lid back on and wait 30 to 60 seconds.


POINT
When putting the lid on the teapot, aligning the hole in the lid and the spout in a straight line will allow the hot water inside to circulate well, opening the tea leaves just enough.

Pouring tea into a teacup
Gently swirl the teapot and pour the tea into the teacups in several portions.
After pouring in the order ①→②→③, next pour in the order ③→②→①
Repeat this process to make the tea uniformly strong in each teacup.

POINT
Pour out every last drop of tea remaining in the teapot.
If there is any hot water left in the tea, too much of the tea will be extracted and the second brew will not taste good.

Finished product
Delicious tea is ready.
The brewing method introduced here is just one example.
Try different strengths and temperatures to find your favorite flavor. You'll definitely enjoy tea more.

To enjoy the second brew
Shake the teapot gently to gather the remaining tea leaves in the center, then place the lid aside.
To ensure a delicious second brew, the tea leaves are allowed to open up and any excess steam is released.


POINT
We recommend using a teapot specifically designed for deep-steamed tea.
The fine tea leaves that are characteristic of deep-steamed tea are filtered out cleanly, allowing you to enjoy a cleaner tea.
To ensure that your tea always tastes delicious, we recommend that you remove and wash the strainer attached to the inside of the teapot from time to time. If tea residue remains, it can give your tea an unpleasant taste.
Note: Please inquire at the store where you purchased the teapot about how to remove the strainer.

Checking the necessary tools
For 1 person
・1 tea bag...3g
・Amount of hot water: 120cc
If you are making multiple teas, use a teapot or similar and use 2-3 tea bags.

1 tea bag 3g

Amount of hot water: 120cc
Adjust the water temperature to the right level
Use boiling water. Pour the water into a boiling water cooler or teacup and let it cool to about 70°C.
Each time you transfer the water, it will cool down by about 10°C. You can also measure the amount of hot water by transferring it into a teacup.
POINT
Brewing with low-temperature water extracts more of the umami components.
Brewing with hotter water extracts more of the bitter and astringent components.
*The umami components in tea have a relaxing effect, so if you want to feel relaxed, we recommend brewing it with low-temperature water.
If you want to feel refreshed after waking up or after a meal, brew it with hot water to bring out the effects of the caffeine.

Soak the tea bag in hot water
Place the tea bag in a mug of hot water.
Wait quietly for about 60 seconds.

Remove the tea bag
Shake the tea bag up and down 2-3 times before removing it from the water.
If you want a stronger tea, shake a few more times.

POINT
When removing the tea bag, drain as much of the hot water as possible to prevent the tea leaves from opening too much, allowing you to enjoy the second and third brews as well.

When brewing using a teapot or teapot
When brewing multiple servings, it is convenient to use a teapot or teapot.
When doing so, be careful how you pour it.
After pouring in the order ①→②→③→④, next pour in the order ④→③→②→①
Repeat this process to make the tea uniformly strong in each teacup.
Pour out all the tea down to the last drop.

Completion
Delicious tea is ready.
The brewing method introduced here is just one example.
Try different strengths and temperatures to find your favorite flavor. You'll definitely enjoy tea more.
